The average train between Glasgow and St Helens takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Glasgow to St Helens. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Glasgow and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 8:06 PM which arrives into St Helens at 11:17 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at St Helens station via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Glasgow to St Helens train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Glasgow to St Helens train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Glasgow to St Helens train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Glasgow and St Helens is 285.9 km. The road distance is 345 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Western hourly. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 36m. TransPennine Express also services this route 3 times a day.
