There are 5 ways to get from Helensburgh to Motherwell by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Hyndlandtrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Hyndland to Motherwelltrain Dalmuir - Motherwell / ...
1h 31m£15–24Drive 37.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Helensburgh to Motherwellcar 37.2 mi
54 min£10–14Train, line 240 bus
- Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Bellgrovetrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the bus from Sword Street to Watson Streetbus 240 / ...
1h 58m£13–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Helensburgh to Motherwelltaxi 37.2 mi
54 min£160–200Line 206 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Helensburgh station to Shopping Centre Entrancebus 206
- Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Mitchell Streetbus 1A / ...
2h 33m£11–18
Helensburgh to Motherwell by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to Motherwell is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 54 min.
The fastest way to get from Helensburgh to Motherwell is to drive which takes 54 min and costs £9 - £14.
No, there is no direct bus from Helensburgh station to Motherwell. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh station and arriving at High Road via Shopping Centre Entrance and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Helensburgh to Motherwell. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh Central and arriving at Motherwell via Hyndland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
The distance between Helensburgh and Motherwell is 37 miles. The road distance is 37.4 miles.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Motherwell without a car is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs £14 - £25.
It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Helensburgh to Motherwell, including transfers.
Helensburgh to Motherwell bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Helensburgh station.
Helensburgh to Motherwell train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Helensburgh Central station.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Motherwell is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs £14 - £25. Alternatively, you can line 206 bus and bus, which costs £10 - £18 and takes 2h 33m.
What companies run services between Helensburgh, Scotland and Motherwell, Scotland?
You can take a train from Helensburgh Central to Motherwell via Hyndland in around 1h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helensburgh station to High Road via Shopping Centre Entrance, Mitchell Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 33m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Helensburgh Central to Hyndland
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Hyndland to Motherwell
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Helensburgh Central to Bellgrove
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Sword Street to Watson Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Helensburgh station to Shopping Centre Entrance
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Mitchell Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- £160–200
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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Booking & Getting There
Helensburgh to Motherwell bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Shopping Centre Entrance station.
Helensburgh to Motherwell train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Hyndland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helensburgh to Motherwell is 37 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Helensburgh to Motherwell.
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