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How to get fromAyr to Helensburghby train, bus, car, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Ayr to Helensburgh by train, bus, car, or ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Hyndland to Helensburgh Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
    2h 1m
    £24–41

  2. Drive  53.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ayr to Helensburghcar car 53.7 mi
    1h 9m
    £14–20

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bath Streetbus bus X77 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Marriott Hotel to Swindon Streetbus bus 1A / ...
    2h 36m
    £19–28

  4. Train, line 757 bus

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from New Sneddon Street to French Streetbus bus 757
    3. Take the train from Dalmuir to Helensburgh Centraltrain train
    2h 32m
    £24–36

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Burnlea Roadbus bus 585
    2. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Kilcreggan Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Kilcreggan Pier to Helensburgh stationbus bus 316
    4h 28m

Ayr to Helensburgh by train

Calendar235Weekly Trains
Duration2h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 62.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 1m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Helensburgh Central via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Hyndland in around 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Helensburgh Central via Bath Street, Marriott Hotel, Swindon Street, and Dalmuir in around 2h 36m.

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