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How to get fromHelensburgh to Aberdeenby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
    4h 26m
    £65–114

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Mitchell Streetbus bus 1A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Uk091
    5h 43m
    £31–47

  3. Drive  148.3 mi

    1. Drive from Helensburgh to Aberdeencar car 148.3 mi
    2h 47m
    £37–53

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane GLA - ABZ
    6h 11m
    £111–262

  5. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen
    5h 13m
    £55–126

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Haymarkettrain train Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh
    2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus Ember
    6h 6m
    £38–60

Helensburgh to Aberdeen by train and subway

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration4h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 174.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen hourly. Tickets cost £55–100 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helensburgh station to Union Square Bus Station via Shopping Centre Entrance, Mitchell Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 43m.

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