There are 5 ways to get from Helensburgh to Kilbirnie 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 Glengarnocktrain Glasgow Central - Largs / ...
1h 35m£18–34Drive 32.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Helensburgh to Kilbirniecar 32.8 mi
44 min£8–12Line 206 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Helensburgh station to Quay Streetbus 206
- Take the bus from Quay Street to James Watt Streetbus 1A / ...
- Take the bus from West Campbell Street to Glenriddet Avenuebus X36
3h 28m£15–22Taxi
- Take the taxi from Helensburgh to Kilbirnietaxi 32.8 mi
44 min£70–85Line 757 bus, line 904 bus
- Take the bus from Swindon Street to Stop 3 Central Roadbus 757
- Take the bus from Dunn Square to Ladysmith Roadbus 904
3h 50m£18–23
Helensburgh to Kilbirnie by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to Kilbirnie is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 44 min.
The fastest way to get from Helensburgh to Kilbirnie is to drive which takes 44 min and costs £8 - £12.
No, there is no direct bus from Helensburgh station to Kilbirnie. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh station and arriving at Glenriddet Avenue via Quay Street and West Campbell Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Helensburgh to Kilbirnie. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh Central and arriving at Glengarnock via Partick and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
The distance between Helensburgh and Kilbirnie is 42 miles. The road distance is 33 miles.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Kilbirnie without a car is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs £17 - £35.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Helensburgh to Kilbirnie, including transfers.
Helensburgh to Kilbirnie bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Helensburgh station.
Helensburgh to Kilbirnie train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Helensburgh Central station.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Kilbirnie is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs £17 - £35. Alternatively, you can line 206 bus and bus, which costs £15 - £22 and takes 3h 28m.
What companies run services between Helensburgh, Scotland and Kilbirnie, Scotland?
You can take a train from Helensburgh Central to Glengarnock via Partick, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Glasgow Central in around 1h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helensburgh station to Glenriddet Avenue via Quay Street, James Watt Street, and West Campbell Street in around 3h 28m.
- 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 Glengarnock
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
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 James Watt Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from West Campbell Street to Glenriddet Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
- Phone
- 08000 51 56 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- mcgillsbuses.co.uk
Bus from Swindon Street to Stop 3 Central Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Dunn Square to Ladysmith Road
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsbuses.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 44 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 Kilbirnie bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Quay Street station.
Helensburgh to Kilbirnie train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Partick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helensburgh to Kilbirnie is 33 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Helensburgh to Kilbirnie.
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