There are 3 ways to get from Dumfries to Helensburgh by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Charing Cross (Glasgow) to Helensburgh Centraltrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
3h£41–69Drive 97.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dumfries to Helensburghcar 97.5 mi
2h£25–35Bus
- Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
3h 38m£32–47
Dumfries to Helensburgh by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Helensburgh is to drive which costs £24 - £35 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Helensburgh is to drive which takes 2h and costs £24 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Helensburgh station. However, there are services departing from Court and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Helensburgh Central via Charing Cross (Glasgow). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Dumfries and Helensburgh is 104 miles. The road distance is 98 miles.
The best way to get from Dumfries to Helensburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs £40 - £70.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Dumfries to Helensburgh, including transfers.
Dumfries to Helensburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Court station.
Dumfries to Helensburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
The best way to get from Dumfries to Helensburgh is to train which takes 3h and costs £40 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 38m.
What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Helensburgh, Scotland?
You can take a train from Dumfries to Helensburgh Central via Glasgow Central, Bothwell Street, Kings theatre, and Charing Cross (Glasgow) in around 3h. Alternatively, Stagecoach West Scotland operates a bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumfries to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Charing Cross (Glasgow) to Helensburgh Central
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
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Booking & Getting There
Dumfries to Helensburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Dumfries to Helensburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Helensburgh is 98 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Dumfries to Helensburgh.
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