There are 4 ways to get from Helensburgh to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Edinburgh Parktrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh
2h 10m£37–59Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Quay Street to Buchanan Streetbus 1A / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus Air
3h 8m£15–27Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Helensburgh to Edinburgh-EDI61.2 mi
1h 19mDrive 61.2 mi
- Drive from Helensburgh to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)car 61.2 mi
1h 19m£15–22
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to drive which costs £14 - £22 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Helensburgh to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs £14 - £22.
No, there is no direct bus from Helensburgh station to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Helensburgh station and arriving at Terminal via Quay Street and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Helensburgh to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Helensburgh Central and arriving at Edinburgh Airport via Edinburgh Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
The distance between Helensburgh and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 64 miles. The road distance is 61.6 miles.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £35 - £60.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Helensburgh to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), including transfers.
Helensburgh to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Quay Street station.
Helensburgh to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Helensburgh Central station.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £35 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £27 and takes 3h 8m.
What companies run services between Helensburgh, Scotland and Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Helensburgh Central to Edinburgh Park hourly. Tickets cost £27–50 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helensburgh station to Terminal via Quay Street, Buchanan Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 8m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Helensburgh Central to Edinburgh Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- 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
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £7–15
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Helensburgh to Edinburgh-EDI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Helensburgh to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Buchanan Street station.
Helensburgh to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helensburgh to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Helensburgh to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
There are 3099+ hotels available in Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Helensburgh and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









