There are 4 ways to get from Helensburgh to Dumfries by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus X74
3h 21m£33–53Drive 98.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Helensburgh to Dumfriescar 98.6 mi
1h 58m£24–35Train
- Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Particktrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
3h 36m£45–88Bus
- Take the bus from Quay Street to Buchanan Streetbus 1A / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus X74
4h 35m£31–47
Helensburgh to Dumfries by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to Dumfries is to drive which costs £24 - £35 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Helensburgh to Dumfries is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs £24 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Helensburgh station to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh station and arriving at School via Quay Street and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Helensburgh to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh Central and arriving at Dumfries via Partick and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Helensburgh and Dumfries is 105 miles. The road distance is 99.2 miles.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Dumfries without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 21m and costs £30 - £55.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Helensburgh to Dumfries, including transfers.
Helensburgh to Dumfries bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Quay Street station.
Helensburgh to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Helensburgh Central station.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Dumfries is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Helensburgh, Scotland and Dumfries, Scotland?
You can take a train from Helensburgh Central to Dumfries via Partick, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Glasgow Central in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helensburgh station to School via Quay Street, Buchanan Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 35m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Helensburgh Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Helensburgh Central to Partick
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Dumfries
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to School
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to School
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Quay Street to Buchanan Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
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More Questions & Answers
Helensburgh to Dumfries bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Buchanan Street station.
Helensburgh to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Partick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helensburgh to Dumfries is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Helensburgh to Dumfries.
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