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How to get fromHelensburgh to Ardrossanby train, bus, ferry, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Helensburgh to Ardrossan by train, bus, ferry, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Particktrain train Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain train Glasgow Central - Ardrossan Harbour / ...
    2h 22m
    £24–43

  2. Drive 42.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Helensburgh to Ardrossancar car 42.1 mi
    57 min
    £11–15

  3. Line 757 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Swindon Street to Brick Lanebus bus 757
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ardrossan Towntrain train Glasgow Central - Ardrossan Harbour / ...
    3h 5m
    £22–37

  4. Bus, ferry, line 901 bus, line 585 bus

    1. Take the bus from Colquhoun Square to Kilcreggan Pierbus bus 316
    2. Take the ferry from Kilcreggan Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Gourock Rail Station to Manse Courtbus bus 901
    4. Take the bus from Manse Court to Hill Streetbus bus 585
    3h 36m

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Helensburgh to Ardrossantaxi taxi 42.1 mi
    57 min
    £85–110

  6. Bus, line 11 bus

    1. Take the bus from Quay Street to James Watt Streetbus bus 1A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hill Streetbus bus 11
    3h 44m
    £21–30

Helensburgh to Ardrossan by train

Calendar108Weekly Trains
Duration2h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 52.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 22m

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

You can take a train from Helensburgh Central to Ardrossan Town via Partick, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Glasgow Central in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helensburgh station to Hill Street via Quay Street, James Watt Street, West Campbell Street, and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 3h 44m.

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