There are 4 ways to get from Aviemore to Helensburgh by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Aviemore to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street
3h 49m£65–106Drive 122.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aviemore to Helensburghcar 122.2 mi
2h 28m£31–44Bus via Pitlochry
- Take the bus from Station to West End Car Parkbus Uk093 / ...
- Take the bus from West End Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk093
5h 8m£34–66Bus
- Take the bus from Aviemore station to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
- Take the bus from Marriott Hotel to Townend Roadbus 1A
5h 11m£35–67
Aviemore to Helensburgh by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aviemore to Helensburgh is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Aviemore to Helensburgh is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Aviemore station to Helensburgh station. However, there are services departing from Station and arriving at Bus Station via West End Car Park and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Aviemore to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from Aviemore and arriving at Helensburgh Central via Buchanan Street SPT Subway Station and Partick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Aviemore and Helensburgh is 167 miles. The road distance is 122.9 miles.
The best way to get from Aviemore to Helensburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £65 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Aviemore to Helensburgh, including transfers.
Aviemore to Helensburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Station.
Aviemore to Helensburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aviemore station.
The best way to get from Aviemore to Helensburgh is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus via Pitlochry, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 5h 8m.
What companies run services between Aviemore, Scotland and Helensburgh, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Aviemore to Glasgow Queen Street 5 times a day. Tickets cost £55–95 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station to Helensburgh Central via West End Car Park, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, and Partick in around 5h 8m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aviemore to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- ScotRail
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Station to West End Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from West End Car Park to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Aviemore station to Buchanan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Station to West End Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £10–20
Bus from West End Car Park to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £15–29
Bus from Aviemore station to Buchanan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £26–50
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Aviemore station to Buchanan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Marriott Hotel to Townend Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
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Booking & Getting There
Aviemore to Helensburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at West End Car Park station.
Aviemore to Helensburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aviemore to Helensburgh is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Aviemore to Helensburgh.
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