There are 5 ways to get from Helensburgh to Dunkeld by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Charing Cross (Glasgow)train Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Rose Cottagebus M10
2h 58m£19–30Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Mitchell Streetbus 1A / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Rose Cottagebus M10
4h 2m£18–25Train
- 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£37–65Drive 78.4 mi
- Drive from Helensburgh to Dunkeldcar 78.4 mi
1h 30m£20–29Bus via Manse Road
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manse Roadbus M8 / ...
- Take the bus from Mill Street to Royal Dunkeld Hotelbus 23A / ...
4h 31m£24–44
Helensburgh to Dunkeld by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to Dunkeld is to bus which costs £17 - £25 and takes 4h 2m.
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 Rose Cottage via Shopping Centre Entrance and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
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 Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Helensburgh and Dunkeld is 93 miles. The road distance is 78.9 miles.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Dunkeld without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 58m and costs £19 - £30.
It takes approximately 2h 58m 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 which takes 3h 33m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £25 and takes 4h 2m.
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 Perth in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helensburgh station to Rose Cottage via Shopping Centre Entrance, Mitchell Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 2m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Helensburgh Central to Charing Cross (Glasgow)
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- 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 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Rose Cottage
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £13–25
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Rose Cottage
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £13–25
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manse Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £11–22
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Rose Cottage
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Rose Cottage
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Ember
- 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
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manse Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Mill Street to Royal Dunkeld Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
- Phone
- 01764 662218
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dochertys Midland Coaches
Bus from Mill Street to Royal Dunkeld Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Dochertys Midland Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Helensburgh to Dunkeld bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Mitchell Street 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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