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There are 8 ways to get from Helensburgh to Birmingham by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport

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    1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    3h 33m
    £38–109

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    6h 8m
    £109–237

  3. Bus via Shopping Centre Entrance

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    9h 5m
    £39–62

  4. Drive  310.6 mi

    1. Drive from Helensburgh to Birminghamcar car 310.6 mi
    5h 20m
    £77–111

  5. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport

    1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Edinburgh Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    4h 40m
    £66–153

  6. Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    5h 32m
    £86–195

  7. Train via Warrington

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    6h 24m
    £111–192

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    9h 13m
    £69–167

Helensburgh to Birmingham by train and foot

Calendar61Weekly Services
Duration6h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 299.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Helensburgh, Scotland and Birmingham, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Street every 4 hours. Tickets cost £100–170 and the journey takes 4h 19m. Cross Country also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Street every 3 hours. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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