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4.6Travel Information to Helensburgh from Glasgow
 Distance | 20 miles (33 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $12 - $12 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $12 (€11) • 40 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $12 (€11) • 40 min |
 Popular travel companies | First Greater Glasgow or ScotRail |
Take a train or bus to travel 20 miles (33 km) between Glasgow and Helensburgh. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are First Greater Glasgow or ScotRail among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Glasgow to Helensburgh.
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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow to Helensburgh
Travel to Helensburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Glasgow to Helensburgh.
You can get between Glasgow and Helensburgh 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Helensburgh is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $12 (€11) compared to other travel options to Helensburgh:
Taking a train costs $1 (€1) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $12 (€11).
The fastest way from Glasgow to Helensburgh is by train with an average journey time of 40 min.
There are alternative travel options to Helensburgh that take longer:
Bus takes on average 5 h 56 min.
The distance is approximately 20 miles (33 km) from Glasgow to Helensburgh.
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Helensburgh is:
- 2 buses per day.
- 7 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Glasgow to Helensburgh as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Glasgow to Helensburgh:
- Trains from Glasgow to Helensburgh most often leave from Glasgow Queen Street and arrive in Helensburgh Central.
The following travel companies offer services from Glasgow to Helensburgh:
- ScotRail can take you to Helensburgh by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for ScotRail from Glasgow to Helensburgh for $12 (€11).
Yes, there are direct routes from Glasgow to Helensburgh with the following travel companies:
- You can find 1 direct bus per day to take to Helensburgh with First Greater Glasgow.
- You can check for a direct train to Helensburgh with ScotRail with 6 direct trains per day.
Direct services to Helensburgh tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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