There are 4 ways to get from Helensburgh to Penrith by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Particktrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2h 52m£44–79Bus, line 104 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
- Take the bus from La Mexxaluna to Town Hallbus 104
4h 49m£23–36Drive 136.2 mi
- Drive from Helensburgh to Penrithcar 136.2 mi
2h 32m£35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Hielenman's Umbrellabus 1A / ...
- Take the bus from Glasgow to Penrithbus Ukn31
5h 26m£23–38
Helensburgh to Penrith by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to Penrith is to bus and line 104 bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Helensburgh to Penrith is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Helensburgh to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Garnet Street and arriving at Town Hall via Buchanan Bus Station and La Mexxaluna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Helensburgh to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh Central and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Partick and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
The distance between Helensburgh and Penrith is 141 miles. The road distance is 137 miles.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Penrith without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs £40 - £80.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Helensburgh to Penrith, including transfers.
Helensburgh to Penrith bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Helensburgh to Penrith train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Helensburgh Central station.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Penrith is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus and line 104 bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 4h 49m.
What companies run services between Helensburgh, Scotland and Penrith, England?
You can take a train from Helensburgh Central to Penrith North Lakes via Partick, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Glasgow Central in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Helensburgh Central to Town Hall via Charing Cross (Glasgow), Garnet Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, and La Mexxaluna in around 4h 49m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Helensburgh Central to Partick
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Glasgow to Penrith
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from La Mexxaluna to Town Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Hielenman's Umbrella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
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Booking & Getting There
Helensburgh to Penrith bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Halston Hotel station.
Helensburgh to Penrith train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Partick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helensburgh to Penrith is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Helensburgh to Penrith.
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