There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Helensburgh by train, rideshare, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Helensburgh is to drive which costs £14 - £22 and takes 1h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Helensburgh is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs £14 - £22.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport and arriving at Helensburgh Central via Edinburgh Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Helensburgh is 64 miles. The road distance is 61.8 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Helensburgh without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £35 - £60.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Helensburgh, including transfers.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Helensburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Park station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Helensburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Helensburgh Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Helensburgh is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Helensburgh.
There are 871+ hotels available in Helensburgh.
What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland and Helensburgh, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Park to Helensburgh Central hourly. Tickets cost £27–50 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Park to Helensburgh Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- Website
- ScotRail
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Helensburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Helensburgh. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




