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

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There are 5 ways to get from Helensburgh to Ardrossan by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain train Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain train Glasgow Central - Ardrossan Harbour / ...
    2h 23m
    £22–41

  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 18m
    £22–36

  4. Bus, line 11 bus

    1. Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to James Watt Streetbus bus 1A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hill Streetbus bus 11
    4h 5m
    £22–30

  5. Taxi

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

Helensburgh to Ardrossan by train and foot

Calendar108Weekly Services
Duration2h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 53.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 23m

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

You can take a train from Helensburgh Central to Ardrossan Town via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and Glasgow Central in around 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helensburgh station to Hill Street via Shopping Centre Entrance, James Watt Street, West Campbell Street, and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 4h 5m.

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