There are 5 ways to get from Falkirk to Helensburgh by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Falkirk High to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the train from Partick to Helensburgh Centraltrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
1h 31m£13–29Drive 45.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Falkirk to Helensburghcar 45.1 mi
1h 3m£12–17Bus
- Take the bus from St Andrew`s Church to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X37 / ...
- Take the bus from Marriott Hotel to Townend Roadbus 1A
3h 27m£14–25Taxi
- Take the taxi from Falkirk to Helensburghtaxi 45.1 mi
1h 3m£190–240Train via Falkirk Grahamston
- Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Falkirk Grahamston - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the train from Partick to Helensburgh Centraltrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
1h 52m£18–30
Falkirk to Helensburgh by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Falkirk to Helensburgh is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Falkirk to Helensburgh is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs £11 - £17.
No, there is no direct bus from Falkirk to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from St Andrew`s Church and arriving at Townend Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Marriott Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Falkirk to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from Falkirk High and arriving at Helensburgh Central via Buchanan Street SPT Subway Station and Partick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
The distance between Falkirk and Helensburgh is 44 miles. The road distance is 45.4 miles.
The best way to get from Falkirk to Helensburgh without a car is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs £12 - £29.
It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Falkirk to Helensburgh, including transfers.
Falkirk to Helensburgh bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from St Andrew`s Church station.
Falkirk to Helensburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Falkirk High station.
The best way to get from Falkirk to Helensburgh is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs £12 - £29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £25 and takes 3h 27m.
What companies run services between Falkirk, Scotland and Helensburgh, Scotland?
You can take a train from Falkirk High to Helensburgh Central via Glasgow Queen Street, Buchanan Street SPT Subway Station, Partick SPT Subway Station, and Partick in around 1h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Andrew`s Church to Helensburgh Central via Buchanan Bus Station, West Campbell Street, Marriott Hotel, Townend Road, and Dumbarton Central in around 3h 27m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Falkirk High to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Partick to Helensburgh Central
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Falkirk Grahamston to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Partick to Helensburgh Central
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 528 0409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Falkirk High to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Lumo
- Phone
- 03330 16 61 62
- [email protected]
- Website
- Midland Bluebird
Bus from St Andrew`s Church to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Midland Bluebird
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- £190–240
Baird Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1324 612 012
Bruce Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1324 636 000
- Website
- brucetaxis.co.uk
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
Express Taxis
- Phone
- +44 500 638 000
- Website
- expresstaxis.co.uk
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Booking & Getting There
Falkirk to Helensburgh bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Falkirk to Helensburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Falkirk to Helensburgh is 45 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Falkirk to Helensburgh.
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