The cheapest and fastest coaches from Glasgow to St Helens
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
14 h 10 m
Average duration
14 h 10 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
285 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Glasgow to St Helens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to St Helens will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £27.
Of the 1 buses that leave Glasgow for St Helens every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 285 km distance in an average of 14 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 14 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
10:2014h10Glasgow0:30St Helens£271One-way0 changes
10:2014h10Glasgow0:30St Helens£271One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Glasgow to St Helens
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to St Helens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 285 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£29 Average Price Cheapest | £55 Average Price |
7h 40m Average total duration 7h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Glasgow to St Helens bus times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to St Helens coaches for today, Monday 11 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 21:15 Glasgow | 16h35 | 13:50 St Helens | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 12 May | |||||
![]() | 10:20 Glasgow | 14h10 | 0:30 St Helens | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Glasgow to St Helens by train, coach or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Glasgow to St Helens
Buses from Glasgow to St Helens run on average 3 times per day, taking around 7h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £17 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 05:40, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 285 km distance in 14h 10m.
Distance 285 km |
Average bus duration 7h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 14h 10m |
First bus 5:40 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Glasgow to St HelensYou can travel by bus between Glasgow to St Helens with FlixBus for as low as £17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Glasgow to St Helens coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to St Helens by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at St Helens, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow and St Helens
- 05:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Buchanan (in the station)
- Coffee Express (in the station)
- Fast Bites (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 500, 900, 38, 60A Train: Queen Street Station Metro: Buchanan Street
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