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

The cheapest way to get from St Helens to Glasgow is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 5h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from St Helens to Glasgow is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs £75 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between St Helens and Glasgow?

No, there is no direct bus from St Helens to Glasgow station. However, there are services departing from St Marys Market and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

Is there a direct train between St Helens and Glasgow?

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 5m.

How far is it from St Helens to Glasgow?

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

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

The best way to get from St Helens to Glasgow without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs £75 - £140.

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

The train from St Helens Central to Glasgow Central takes 3h 5m including transfers and departs three times a day.

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

St Helens to Glasgow bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from St Helens to Glasgow?

The best way to get from St Helens to Glasgow is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 5h 50m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £160 and takes 5h 1m.

Where does the St Helens to Glasgow bus arrive?

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

Where does the St Helens to Glasgow train arrive?

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

Can I drive from St Helens to Glasgow?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from St Helens Central to Glasgow Centraltrain Liverpool Lime Street - Glasgow Central
3h 5m
£75–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
5h 50m
£32–60
Drive 207.2 mi
1. Drive from St Helens to Glasgowcar 207.2 mi
3h 30m
£51–73
Fly Liverpool to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
5h 1m
£51–152
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 to Manchester Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from St Helens Junction to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
5h 6m
£60–167
Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
5h 38m
£60–172

St Helens to Glasgow by train

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Distance: 214.2 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from St Helens Central to Glasgow Central 3 times a day. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £25–45 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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