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How to get fromDublin to Helensburghby plane, train, busferry, ferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Dublin to Helensburgh by plane, train, busferry, ferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Dublin Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane DUB - GLA
    2. Take the train from Dalmuir to Helensburgh Centraltrain train
    4h 56m
    £32–134

  2. Bus, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    11h 10m
    £17–24

  3. Train, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    10h 28m
    £31–45

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    11h 8m
    £141–230

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dublin to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Helensburghcar car
    6h 14m
    £81–306

  6. Fly Dublin Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane DUB - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Helensburgh Centraltrain train
    5h 56m
    £57–169

  7. Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHD - GLA
    6h 5m
    £61–172

  8. Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BFS - GLA
    6h 33m
    £62–131

  9. Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHD - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Helensburgh Centraltrain train
    7h 6m
    £83–177

  10. Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BFS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Helensburgh Centraltrain train
    7h 34m
    £80–166

  11. Bus, bus and ferry via Tarbet Hotel

    1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Belfast Glengallbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hotel car parkbus bus 915 / ...
    12h 39m
    £23–32

Dublin to Helensburgh by train, busferry, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 219.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Helensburgh, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Helensburgh. However, you can take the bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 757 bus to French Street, walk to Dalmuir, then take the train to Helensburgh Central. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dublin Connolly to Helensburgh Central via Belfast Grand Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Kings theatre, and Charing Cross (Glasgow) in around 10h 28m.

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