There are 5 ways to get from Helensburgh to Nairn by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk093
5h 42m£41–79Bus via Fort William
cheapest- Take the bus from Hotel car park to Bus Stationbus 915
- Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
7h 4m£23–34Train
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Nairntrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
6h 19m£109–207Drive 154.3 mi
- Drive from Helensburgh to Nairncar 154.3 mi
3h 6m£38–55Train via Perth
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
- Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
6h 33m£76–174
Helensburgh to Nairn by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to Nairn is to bus via Fort William which costs £23 - £35 and takes 7h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Helensburgh to Nairn is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Helensburgh station to Nairn station. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Helensburgh to Nairn. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh Central and arriving at Nairn via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Helensburgh and Nairn is 211 miles. The road distance is 155.2 miles.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Nairn without a car is to bus which takes 5h 42m and costs £40 - £80.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Helensburgh to Nairn, including transfers.
Helensburgh to Nairn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Helensburgh to Nairn train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Nairn is to bus which takes 5h 42m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £100 - £210 and takes 6h 19m.
What companies run services between Helensburgh, Scotland and Nairn, Scotland?
FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3 hourly. Tickets cost £17–29 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route hourly. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Nairn once daily. Tickets cost £100–190 and the journey takes 4h 38m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Nairn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £100–190
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–95
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £30–60
Bus from Hotel car park to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £12–24
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Hotel car park to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Ember
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Helensburgh to Nairn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
Helensburgh to Nairn train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Nairn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helensburgh to Nairn is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Helensburgh to Nairn.
Book your Helensburgh to Nairn train tickets online with Omio.
There are 949+ hotels available in Nairn.