What is the cheapest way to get from St Helens to Scotland?

The cheapest way to get from St Helens to Scotland is to bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 5h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from St Helens to Scotland?

The fastest way to get from St Helens to Scotland is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £70 - £130.

Is there a direct train between St Helens and Scotland?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from St Helens Central and arriving at Glasgow Central. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from St Helens to Scotland?

The distance between St Helens and Scotland is 215 miles. The road distance is 208.4 miles.

How do I travel from St Helens to Scotland without a car?

The best way to get from St Helens to Scotland without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £70 - £130.

How long does it take to get from St Helens to Scotland?

The train from St Helens Central to Glasgow Central takes 3h 16m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the St Helens to Scotland train from?

St Helens to Scotland train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from St Helens Central station.

Train or bus from St Helens to Scotland?

The best way to get from St Helens to Scotland is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 5h 32m.

Where does the St Helens to Scotland train arrive?

St Helens to Scotland train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from St Helens to Scotland?

Yes, the driving distance between St Helens to Scotland is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from St Helens to Scotland.

How do I get a train ticket from St Helens to Scotland?

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Where can I stay near Scotland?

There are 1480+ hotels available in Scotland.

St Helens to Scotland - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from St Helens to Scotland by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from St Helens Central to Glasgow Centraltrain Liverpool Lime Street - Glasgow Central
3h 16m
£70–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
5h 32m
£28–50
Drive 207.2 mi
1. Drive from St Helens to Glasgowcar 207.2 mi
3h 30m
£51–74
Train, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from St Helens Junction to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3h 56m
£82–218
Train via Wigan North Western
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 22m
£73–136
Train, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from St Helens Junction to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
4h 53m
£101–230

St Helens to Scotland by train

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Distance: 214.2 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between St Helens, England and Scotland?

TransPennine Express operates a train from St Helens Central to Glasgow Central 3 times a day. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 3h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £21–35 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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