There are 4 ways to get from Helensburgh to Dunfermline by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Haymarkettrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh
2h 51m£34–64Drive 59.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Helensburgh to Dunfermlinecar 59.6 mi
1h 19m£15–21Train, bus
- Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Bathgatetrain
- Take the bus from Gordon Avenue to Bus Terminalbus X27 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Stationbus X51
3h 55m£28–47Line 206 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Helensburgh station to Quay Streetbus 206
- Take the bus from Quay Street to Buchanan Streetbus 1A / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
- Take the bus from High Street Stance B to Bus Stationbus 8A / ...
4h 1m£19–29
Helensburgh to Dunfermline by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to Dunfermline is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Helensburgh to Dunfermline is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs £14 - £21.
No, there is no direct bus from Helensburgh station to Dunfermline station. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh station and arriving at Bus Station via Quay Street, Buchanan Bus Station and High Street Stance B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Helensburgh to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh Central and arriving at Dunfermline Town via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
The distance between Helensburgh and Dunfermline is 80 miles. The road distance is 60 miles.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Dunfermline without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £30 - £65.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Helensburgh to Dunfermline, including transfers.
Helensburgh to Dunfermline bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Helensburgh station.
Helensburgh to Dunfermline train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Helensburgh Central station.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Dunfermline is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can line 206 bus and bus, which costs £19 - £29 and takes 4h 1m.
What companies run services between Helensburgh, Scotland and Dunfermline, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Helensburgh Central to Haymarket hourly. Tickets cost £28–55 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helensburgh station to Bus Station via Quay Street, Buchanan Street, Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road, and High Street Stance B in around 4h 1m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Helensburgh Central to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Helensburgh Central to Bathgate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0131 554 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lothian Country Buses
Bus from Gordon Avenue to Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Lothian Country Buses
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Road
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from High Street Stance B to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Helensburgh station to Quay Street
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Quay Street to Buchanan Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
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More Questions & Answers
Helensburgh to Dunfermline bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Quay Street station.
Helensburgh to Dunfermline train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helensburgh to Dunfermline is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Helensburgh to Dunfermline.
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