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How to get fromEdinburgh to Helensburgh Central Stationby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to Helensburgh Central Station by train, bus, or car

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      train train 2h 7m • Direct

      £23–37

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      train train 1h 59m • 2 changes

      £24–40

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      train train 2h 4m • Direct

      £23–37

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from St Enoch subway to Townend Roadbus bus 1A
    3h 32m
    £17–28

  3. Drive  67.6 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Helensburgh Central Stationcar car 67.6 mi
    1h 33m
    £17–25

Edinburgh to Helensburgh Central Station by train

Calendar219Weekly Trains
Duration2h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 65.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 5m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Helensburgh Central Station, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Helensburgh Central hourly. Tickets cost £25–45 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Helensburgh Central via Buchanan Bus Station, St Enoch subway, Townend Road, and Dumbarton Central in around 3h 32m.

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