There are 5 ways to get from Dornoch to Helensburgh by bus, train, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Dornoch to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street
7h 4m£82–146Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dornoch to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
7h 37m£33–51Bus via Townend Road
- Take the bus from Dornoch to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk093
7h 34m£46–83Drive 187.5 mi
- Drive from Dornoch to Helensburghcar 187.5 mi
3h 56m£47–67Train
- Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain
- Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
- Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
8h 34m£78–160
Dornoch to Helensburgh by bus, train, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dornoch to Helensburgh is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Dornoch to Helensburgh is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Dornoch to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from Dornoch and arriving at Townend Road via Bus Station Stance 3 and St Enoch subway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Dornoch to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from Tain and arriving at Helensburgh Central via Inverness, Perth, Buchanan Street SPT Subway Station and Partick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
The distance between Dornoch and Helensburgh is 250 miles. The road distance is 188.6 miles.
The best way to get from Dornoch to Helensburgh without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 4m and costs £80 - £150.
It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Dornoch to Helensburgh, including transfers.
Dornoch to Helensburgh bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Dornoch station.
Dornoch to Helensburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Tain station.
The best way to get from Dornoch to Helensburgh is to bus via Townend Road which takes 7h 34m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £160 and takes 8h 34m.
What companies run services between Dornoch, Scotland and Helensburgh, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Dornoch to Helensburgh Central via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, St Enoch subway, Townend Road, and Dumbarton Central in around 7h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cathedral Square to Helensburgh Central via Post Office, Tain, Inverness, Perth, Glasgow Queen Street, Buchanan Street SPT Subway Station, Partick SPT Subway Station, and Partick in around 8h 34m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Tain to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Dornoch to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Dornoch to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Dornoch to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- Ember
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £30–60
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Booking & Getting There
Dornoch to Helensburgh bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Dornoch to Helensburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dornoch to Helensburgh is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Dornoch to Helensburgh.
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