There are 5 ways to get from Helensburgh to East Kilbride by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Particktrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to East Kilbridetrain Glasgow Central - East Kilbride
1h 41m£14–27Drive 32.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Helensburgh to East Kilbridecar 32.8 mi
52 min£8–12Train, line 18 bus
- Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Charing Cross (Glasgow)train Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the bus from Sauchiehall lane to St Brides Churchbus 18 / ...
1h 56m£13–22Taxi
- Take the taxi from Helensburgh to East Kilbridetaxi 32.8 mi
52 min£70–85Line 206 bus, bus, line 6 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 Central Station to St Brides Churchbus 18 / ...
3h 7m£12–18
Helensburgh to East Kilbride by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to East Kilbride is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Helensburgh to East Kilbride is to drive which takes 52 min and costs £8 - £12.
No, there is no direct bus from Helensburgh station to East Kilbride. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh station and arriving at St Brides Church via Quay Street and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Helensburgh to East Kilbride. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh Central and arriving at East Kilbride via Partick and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
The distance between Helensburgh and East Kilbride is 33 miles. The road distance is 33 miles.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to East Kilbride without a car is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs £13 - £27.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Helensburgh to East Kilbride, including transfers.
Helensburgh to East Kilbride bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Helensburgh station.
Helensburgh to East Kilbride train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Helensburgh Central station.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to East Kilbride is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs £13 - £27. Alternatively, you can line 206 bus and bus and line 6 bus, which costs £12 - £18 and takes 3h 7m.
What companies run services between Helensburgh, Scotland and East Kilbride, Scotland?
You can take a train from Helensburgh Central to East Kilbride via Partick, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Glasgow Central in around 1h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helensburgh station to St Brides Church via Quay Street, Buchanan Street, and Central Station in around 3h 7m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Helensburgh Central to Partick
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to East Kilbride
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–9
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Helensburgh Central to Charing Cross (Glasgow)
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Sauchiehall lane to St Brides Church
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
Bus from Helensburgh station to Quay Street
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
Bus from Quay Street to Buchanan Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
Bus from Central Station to St Brides Church
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- £70–85
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
Kilcreggan Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7881 401 463
Mike's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1389 841 642
- Website
- helensburghtaxi.co.uk
Neptune Taxis
- Phone
- +44 800 677 777
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More Questions & Answers
Helensburgh to East Kilbride bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Quay Street station.
Helensburgh to East Kilbride train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Partick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helensburgh to East Kilbride is 33 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Helensburgh to East Kilbride.
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