There are 5 ways to get from Helensburgh to Kirkintilloch by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
1h 21m£13–25Drive 26.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Helensburgh to Kirkintillochcar 26.9 mi
44 min£7–10Train, line 88 bus
- Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to West High Streetbus 88C / ...
1h 32m£13–23Taxi
- Take the taxi from Helensburgh to Kirkintillochtaxi 26.9 mi
44 min£55–70Line 206 bus, 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 Buchanan Bus Station to John Streetbus X87
2h 51m£11–17
Helensburgh to Kirkintilloch by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to Kirkintilloch is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 44 min.
The fastest way to get from Helensburgh to Kirkintilloch is to drive which takes 44 min and costs £6 - £10.
No, there is no direct bus from Helensburgh station to Kirkintilloch. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh station and arriving at John Street via Quay Street and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Helensburgh to Kirkintilloch. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh Central and arriving at Lenzie via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
The distance between Helensburgh and Kirkintilloch is 30 miles. The road distance is 27.1 miles.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Kirkintilloch without a car is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £12 - £25.
It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Helensburgh to Kirkintilloch, including transfers.
Helensburgh to Kirkintilloch bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Helensburgh station.
Helensburgh to Kirkintilloch train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Helensburgh Central station.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Kirkintilloch is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £12 - £25. Alternatively, you can line 206 bus and bus, which costs £11 - £17 and takes 2h 51m.
What companies run services between Helensburgh, Scotland and Kirkintilloch, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Helensburgh Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level hourly. Tickets cost £9–18 and the journey takes 41 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helensburgh station to John Street via Quay Street, Buchanan Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 51m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Helensburgh Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Helensburgh Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to West High Street
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 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 9m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to John Street
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- £55–70
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 Kirkintilloch bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Quay Street station.
Helensburgh to Kirkintilloch train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helensburgh to Kirkintilloch is 27 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Helensburgh to Kirkintilloch.
There are 1764+ hotels available in Kirkintilloch.




