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How to get fromHelensburgh to Cove Bayby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Helensburgh to Cove Bay 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 46m
    £65–114

  2. Bus via Dundee

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Dundee stationbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Dundee South Marketgait to Aberdeen Cove Baybus bus Ember
    5h 58m
    £27–44

  3. Drive  146 mi

    1. Drive from Helensburgh to Cove Baycar car 146 mi
    2h 45m
    £36–52

  4. Train, fly, line 3 bus

    1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Dalmuirtrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane GLA - ABZ
    3. Take the bus from Guild Street to Loirston Primary Schoolbus bus
    6h 31m

  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 33m
    £55–126

  6. Bus

    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
    6h 4m
    £31–47

Helensburgh to Cove Bay by train, subway, and bus

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 177.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Helensburgh, Scotland and Cove Bay, 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 train from Helensburgh Central to Aberdeen Cove Bay via Charing Cross (Glasgow), Garnet Street, Buchanan Bus Stn, Dundee station, and Dundee South Marketgait in around 5h 58m.

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