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How to get fromCarlisle to Helensburghby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlisle to Helensburgh by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Hyndland to Helensburgh Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
    2h 22m
    £31–78

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Marriott Hotel to Townend Roadbus bus 1A
    4h 6m
    £20–34

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the train from Charing Cross (Glasgow) to Helensburgh Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
    3h 16m
    £26–43

  4. Drive  117.6 mi

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Helensburghcar car 117.6 mi
    2h 13m
    £29–42

Carlisle to Helensburgh by train

Calendar227Weekly Trains
Duration2h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 122.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 22m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Helensburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Carlisle to Helensburgh Central via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Hyndland in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlisle to Helensburgh Central via Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station, West Campbell Street, Marriott Hotel, Townend Road, and Dumbarton Central in around 4h 6m.

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