There are 5 ways to get from Helensburgh to Dunkeld by train, bus, or car
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Train via Stirling
best- Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Particktrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
- Take the train from Stirling to Dunkeld & Birnamtrain
3h 24m£31–63Drive 78.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Helensburgh to Dunkeldcar 78.4 mi
1h 30m£20–29Bus
- Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Hielenman's Umbrellabus 1A / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverbus Ember
4h 14m£23–44Train
- Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Particktrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
3h 33m£37–64Train, bus
- Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Airdrietrain
- Take the bus from Bank Street to Town Centre Stancesbus 347
- Take the bus from Town Centre stances to Rose Cottagebus M10
4h 32m£25–43
Helensburgh to Dunkeld by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to Dunkeld is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Helensburgh to Dunkeld is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £19 - £29.
No, there is no direct bus from Helensburgh station to Dunkeld. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh station and arriving at Inver via Shopping Centre Entrance, Waterloo Lane and Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Helensburgh to Dunkeld. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh Central and arriving at Dunkeld & Birnam via Partick SPT Subway Station, Glasgow Queen Street and Stirling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Helensburgh and Dunkeld is 100 miles. The road distance is 78.9 miles.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Dunkeld without a car is to train via Stirling which takes 3h 24m and costs £30 - £65.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Helensburgh to Dunkeld, including transfers.
Helensburgh to Dunkeld bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Shopping Centre Entrance station.
Helensburgh to Dunkeld train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Helensburgh Central station.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Dunkeld is to train via Stirling which takes 3h 24m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £45 and takes 4h 14m.
What companies run services between Helensburgh, Scotland and Dunkeld, Scotland?
You can take a train from Helensburgh Central to Dunkeld & Birnam via Partick, Partick SPT Subway Station, Buchanan Street SPT Subway Station, Glasgow Queen Street, and Stirling in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helensburgh station to Inver via Shopping Centre Entrance, Hielenman's Umbrella, Waterloo Lane, Buchanan Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 4h 14m.
- 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 Queen Street to Stirling
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stirling to Dunkeld & Birnam
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- 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 Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Helensburgh Central to Airdrie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Stirling to Dunkeld & Birnam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Hielenman's Umbrella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–26
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £13–26
Bus from Town Centre stances to Rose Cottage
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £10–21
- Phone
- +44 1236 822600
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Bank Street to Town Centre Stances
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Canavan Travel
- Phone
- 01698 386 030
- [email protected]
- Website
- JMB Travel
Bus from Bank Street to Town Centre Stances
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- JMB Travel
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Booking & Getting There
Helensburgh to Dunkeld bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Hielenman's Umbrella station.
Helensburgh to Dunkeld train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Partick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helensburgh to Dunkeld is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Helensburgh to Dunkeld.
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