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How to get fromHelensburgh to Kilmarnockby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Helensburgh to Kilmarnock by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Particktrain train Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from West Regent Lane to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus bus X76 / ...
    1h 48m
    £17–24

  2. Drive  40.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Helensburgh to Kilmarnockcar car 40.8 mi
    57 min
    £11–15

  3. Line 206 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Helensburgh station to Shopping Centre Entrancebus bus 206
    2. Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to James Watt Streetbus bus 1A / ...
    3. Take the bus from West Campbell Street to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus bus X76 / ...
    2h 41m
    £16–22

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Helensburgh to Kilmarnocktaxi taxi 40.8 mi
    57 min
    £180–220

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Particktrain train Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain train Glasgow Central - Kilmarnock / ...
    2h 4m
    £18–29

Helensburgh to Kilmarnock by train, subway, foot, and bus

Calendar239Weekly Services
Duration1h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 44.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Helensburgh station to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Shopping Centre Entrance, James Watt Street, and West Campbell Street in around 2h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Helensburgh Central to Kilmarnock via Partick, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Glasgow Central in around 2h 4m.

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