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How to get fromElgin to Helensburghby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Elgin to Helensburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Aberdeen

    best
    1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain train Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    6h 6m
    £91–159

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus Ember
    7h 25m
    £32–50

  3. Drive  167.3 mi

    1. Drive from Elgin to Helensburghcar car 167.3 mi
    3h 27m
    £42–60

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane INV - GLA
    6h 28m
    £109–245

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Haymarkettrain train Inverness - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Helensburgh Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central
    6h 19m
    £102–169

  6. Bus via Townend Road

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 5bus bus M96 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk093
    7h 43m
    £41–80

Elgin to Helensburgh by train and subway

Calendar71Weekly Services
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 244.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Elgin, Scotland and Helensburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Elgin to Helensburgh Central via Aberdeen, Glasgow Queen Street, Buchanan Street SPT Subway Station, Partick SPT Subway Station, and Partick in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin West Road to Helensburgh Central via Inverness Union Street, Buchanan Bus Stn, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, and Partick in around 7h 25m.

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