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The average train between St Helens and Perth takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from St Helens to Perth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 45m
Duration
277 mi
Distance
£117
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Glasgow

best
  1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
5h 2m
£87–155

St Helens to Perth train times

Trains run hourly between St Helens and Perth. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Perth at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 27m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 36m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 2m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 21m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 36m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 2m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 21m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 36m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 2m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 21m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 11m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from St Helens to Perth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from St Helens to Perth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 276.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a train from St Helens Central to Perth via Wigan North Western, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 2m.

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