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How to get fromAberdeen to Helensburghby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Aberdeen to Helensburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    3h 46m
    £69–111

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk091
    2. Take the bus from Marriott Hotel to Townend Roadbus bus 1A
    5h 36m
    £31–49

  3. Drive  148.4 mi

    1. Drive from Aberdeen to Helensburghcar car 148.4 mi
    2h 47m
    £37–53

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane ABZ - GLA
    6h 5m
    £111–262

  5. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Helensburgh Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central
    4h 49m
    £54–127

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Haymarketbus bus Ember
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Helensburgh Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central
    5h 55m
    £39–64

Aberdeen to Helensburgh by train and subway

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration3h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 174.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Helensburgh, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street hourly. Tickets cost £55–100 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Helensburgh Central via Buchanan Bus Station, West Campbell Street, Marriott Hotel, Townend Road, and Dumbarton Central in around 5h 36m.

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