There are 4 ways to get from Dunfermline to Helensburgh by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X24 / ...
- Take the train from Partick to Helensburgh Centraltrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
2h 27m£18–27Drive 60 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dunfermline to Helensburghcar 60 mi
1h 19m£15–22Train
- Take the train from Dunfermline Town to Haymarkettrain Leven - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Haymarket to Helensburgh Centraltrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central
2h 56m£31–55Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X24 / ...
- Take the bus from Marriott Hotel to Townend Roadbus 1A
3h 22m£18–30
Dunfermline to Helensburgh by bus, foot, subway, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dunfermline to Helensburgh is to drive which costs £14 - £22 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Dunfermline to Helensburgh is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs £14 - £22.
No, there is no direct bus from Dunfermline station to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Townend Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Marriott Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Dunfermline to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from Dunfermline Town and arriving at Helensburgh Central via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Dunfermline and Helensburgh is 62 miles. The road distance is 60.3 miles.
The best way to get from Dunfermline to Helensburgh without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 27m and costs £17 - £27.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Dunfermline to Helensburgh, including transfers.
Dunfermline to Helensburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Bus Station.
Dunfermline to Helensburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dunfermline Town station.
The best way to get from Dunfermline to Helensburgh is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £30 and takes 3h 22m.
What companies run services between Dunfermline, Scotland and Helensburgh, Scotland?
You can take a train from Dunfermline Town to Helensburgh Central via Haymarket in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Helensburgh Central via Buchanan Bus Station, West Campbell Street, Marriott Hotel, Townend Road, and Dumbarton Central in around 3h 22m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Partick to Helensburgh Central
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dunfermline Town to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Helensburgh Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Marriott Hotel to Townend Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
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Booking & Getting There
Dunfermline to Helensburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Dunfermline to Helensburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunfermline to Helensburgh is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Dunfermline to Helensburgh.
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