There are 4 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 Hyndland to Helensburgh Centraltrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
3h 2m£46–85Drive 97.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dumfries to Helensburghcar 97.5 mi
2h£24–35Bus, train
- Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Helensburgh Centraltrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
3h 20m£33–48Bus
- Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hotel car parkbus 915 / ...
5h 2m£29–40
Dumfries to Helensburgh by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Helensburgh is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Helensburgh is to drive which takes 2h and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from Court and arriving at King Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Tarbet Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Helensburgh Central via Glasgow Central Low Level and Hyndland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
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 2m and costs £45 - £85.
It takes approximately 3h 2m 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 2m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £45 and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Helensburgh, Scotland?
You can take a train from Dumfries to Helensburgh Central via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Hyndland in around 3h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Court to King Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Tarbet Hotel in around 5h 2m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Dumfries to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Hyndland to Helensburgh Central
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Helensburgh Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
Bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hotel car park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £6–13
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hotel car park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
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More Questions & Answers
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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