There are 4 ways to get from Helensburgh to Dumfries by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus X74
3h 27m£33–50Drive 98.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Helensburgh to Dumfriescar 98.6 mi
1h 58m£25–36Train
- Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Particktrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
3h 36m£39–70Bus via Shopping Centre Entrance
- Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Mitchell Streetbus 1A / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus X74
4h 35m£32–47
Helensburgh to Dumfries by train, subway, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to Dumfries is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Helensburgh to Dumfries is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs £24 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Helensburgh station to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at School via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
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 bus which takes 3h 27m and costs £30 - £50.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Helensburgh to Dumfries, including transfers.
Helensburgh to Dumfries bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Buchanan Bus 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 bus which takes 3h 27m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 3h 36m.
What companies run services between Helensburgh, Scotland and Dumfries, Scotland?
Stagecoach West Scotland operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to School hourly. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Helensburgh Central to Dumfries via Partick, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Glasgow Central in around 3h 36m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Helensburgh Central to Partick
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Dumfries
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to School
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to School
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Mitchell Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
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Booking & Getting There
Helensburgh to Dumfries bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at School 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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