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

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to St Helens is to bus which costs £30 - £100 and takes 5h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to St Helens is to train via Wigan North Western which takes 3h 7m and costs £75 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and St Helens?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow station to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at St Helens Central Interchange via Bus Station and Wigan Rail Stations. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and St Helens?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at St Helens Central. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Glasgow to St Helens?

The distance between Glasgow and St Helens is 215 miles. The road distance is 208.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Glasgow to St Helens without a car is to train via Wigan North Western which takes 3h 7m and costs £75 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Glasgow to St Helens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to St Helens bus from?

Glasgow to St Helens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

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

Glasgow to St Helens train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Glasgow to St Helens?

The best way to get from Glasgow to St Helens is to train via Wigan North Western which takes 3h 7m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £100 and takes 5h 10m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £170 and takes 5h 8m.

Where does the Glasgow to St Helens bus arrive?

Glasgow to St Helens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Glasgow to St Helens train arrive?

Glasgow to St Helens train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wigan North Western station.

Can I drive from Glasgow to St Helens?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to St Helens is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Glasgow to St Helens.

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

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Where can I stay near St Helens?

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Train via Wigan North Western
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Westerntrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 7m
£76–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk030
5h 10m
£31–100
Drive 207.4 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to St Helenscar 207.4 mi
3h 30m
£51–73
Fly Glasgow Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
5h 8m
£54–161
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to St Helens Centraltrain Glasgow Central - Liverpool Lime Street
3h 14m
£75–140
Fly Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to St Helens Junctiontrain
5h 46m
£60–167
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
5h 52m
£64–180

Glasgow to St Helens by train

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3h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 214.2 mi
Duration: 3h 7m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Western hourly. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 37m. TransPennine Express also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 3h 50m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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