There are 6 ways to get from Helensburgh to Cumbernauld by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus via Charing Cross (Glasgow)
best- Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Charing Cross (Glasgow)train Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Town Centre stancesbus X24 / ...
1h 20m£11–26Drive 34.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Helensburgh to Cumbernauldcar 34.1 mi
55 min£9–13Line 206 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Helensburgh station to Shopping Centre Entrancebus 206
- Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Mitchell Streetbus 1A / ...
2h 28m£11–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Helensburgh to Cumbernauldtaxi 34.1 mi
55 min£150–180Train
- Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Particktrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Cumbernauldtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Falkirk Grahamston / ...
1h 37m£15–24Train, bus
- Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Airdrietrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the bus from Bank Street to Town Centre Stancesbus 347 / ...
2h 2m£15–23
Helensburgh to Cumbernauld by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to Cumbernauld is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from Helensburgh to Cumbernauld is to drive which takes 55 min and costs £8 - £13.
No, there is no direct bus from Helensburgh station to Cumbernauld. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh station and arriving at Town Centre stances via Shopping Centre Entrance and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Helensburgh to Cumbernauld. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh Central and arriving at Cumbernauld via Partick SPT Subway Station and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
The distance between Helensburgh and Cumbernauld is 36 miles. The road distance is 34.3 miles.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Cumbernauld without a car is to train and bus via Charing Cross (Glasgow) which takes 1h 20m and costs £11 - £26.
It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Helensburgh to Cumbernauld, including transfers.
Helensburgh to Cumbernauld bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Helensburgh station.
Helensburgh to Cumbernauld train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Helensburgh Central station.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Cumbernauld is to line 206 bus and bus which takes 2h 28m and costs £10 - £18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £14 - £24 and takes 1h 37m.
What companies run services between Helensburgh, Scotland and Cumbernauld, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Helensburgh station to Town Centre stances via Shopping Centre Entrance, Mitchell Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Helensburgh Central to Cumbernauld via Partick, Partick SPT Subway Station, Buchanan Street SPT Subway Station, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 1h 37m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Helensburgh Central to Charing Cross (Glasgow)
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Helensburgh Central to Partick
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Cumbernauld
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Helensburgh Central to Airdrie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Town Centre stances
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- £150–180
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
Kilcreggan Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7881 401 463
Mike's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1389 841 642
- Website
- helensburghtaxi.co.uk
Neptune Taxis
- Phone
- +44 800 677 777
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Booking & Getting There
Helensburgh to Cumbernauld bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Shopping Centre Entrance station.
Helensburgh to Cumbernauld train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Partick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helensburgh to Cumbernauld is 34 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Helensburgh to Cumbernauld.
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