There are 4 ways to get from Helensburgh to Dunfermline by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Particktrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X24 / ...
2h 34m£18–26Drive 59.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Helensburgh to Dunfermlinecar 59.6 mi
1h 19m£15–22Train
- Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Haymarkettrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh
2h 56m£31–51Bus
- Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Mitchell Streetbus 1A / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X24 / ...
3h 45m£17–24
Helensburgh to Dunfermline by train, subway, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to Dunfermline is to drive which costs £14 - £22 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Helensburgh to Dunfermline is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs £14 - £22.
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 Shopping Centre Entrance and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
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 56m.
The distance between Helensburgh and Dunfermline is 63 miles. The road distance is 60 miles.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Dunfermline without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 34m and costs £17 - £27.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Helensburgh to Dunfermline, including transfers.
Helensburgh to Dunfermline bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Shopping Centre Entrance 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 56m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £24 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Helensburgh, Scotland and Dunfermline, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Helensburgh Central to Haymarket hourly. Tickets cost £25–45 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helensburgh station to Bus Station via Shopping Centre Entrance, Mitchell Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Helensburgh Central to Partick
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Helensburgh Central to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Mitchell Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
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Booking & Getting There
Helensburgh to Dunfermline bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Mitchell 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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