What is the cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to Aberdeen?

The cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to Aberdeen is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 5h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Helensburgh to Aberdeen?

The fastest way to get from Helensburgh to Aberdeen is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Helensburgh and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from Helensburgh station to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh station and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via Shopping Centre Entrance, Waterloo Lane and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Helensburgh and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct train from Helensburgh to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh Central and arriving at Aberdeen via Partick SPT Subway Station and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Helensburgh to Aberdeen?

The distance between Helensburgh and Aberdeen is 175 miles. The road distance is 149.2 miles.

How do I travel from Helensburgh to Aberdeen without a car?

The best way to get from Helensburgh to Aberdeen without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £70 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Helensburgh to Aberdeen?

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Helensburgh to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helensburgh to Aberdeen bus from?

Helensburgh to Aberdeen bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Shopping Centre Entrance station.

Where do I catch the Helensburgh to Aberdeen train from?

Helensburgh to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Helensburgh to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Helensburgh to Aberdeen is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 5h 15m, you could also fly, which costs £100 - £280 and takes 5h 52m.

Where does the Helensburgh to Aberdeen bus arrive?

Helensburgh to Aberdeen bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Hielenman's Umbrella station.

Where does the Helensburgh to Aberdeen train arrive?

Helensburgh to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.

Can I drive from Helensburgh to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between Helensburgh to Aberdeen is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Helensburgh to Aberdeen.

How do I get a train ticket from Helensburgh to Aberdeen?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
4h 24m
£70–115
Bus via Dundee
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Mitchell Streetbus 1A / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
3. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
5h 33m
£30–64
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Hielenman's Umbrellabus 1A / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk091
5h 15m
£32–53
Drive 148.3 mi
1. Drive from Helensburgh to Aberdeencar 148.3 mi
2h 47m
£37–54
Fly
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane GLA - ABZ
5h 52m
£101–272
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
5h 14m
£55–127

Helensburgh to Aberdeen by train and subway

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Distance: 174.3 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen hourly. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helensburgh station to Union Square Bus Station via Shopping Centre Entrance, Hielenman's Umbrella, Waterloo Lane, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 15m.

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