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How to get fromHelensburgh to Girvanby train, bus, car, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Helensburgh to Girvan by train, bus, car, or ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Particktrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Girvantrain train
    3h 22m
    £33–55

  2. Drive  75.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Helensburgh to Girvancar car 75.2 mi
    1h 32m
    £19–27

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to James Watt Streetbus bus 1A / ...
    2. Take the bus from West Campbell Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Ailsa Street Eastbus bus 360 / ...
    4h 8m
    £28–39

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Kilcreggan Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Manse Court to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 585
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Ailsa Street Eastbus bus 360 / ...
    5h 38m
    £27–42

Helensburgh to Girvan by train

Calendar89Weekly Trains
Duration3h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 83.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Helensburgh, Scotland and Girvan, Scotland?

You can take a train from Helensburgh Central to Girvan via Partick, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helensburgh station to Ailsa Street East via Shopping Centre Entrance, James Watt Street, West Campbell Street, and Ayr Bus Station in around 4h 8m.

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