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 Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2h 48m£49–92Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Mitchell Streetbus 1A / ...
- Take the bus from Glasgow to Penrithbus Ukn31
5h 35m£20–31Bus, line 104 bus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Town Hallbus 104
4h 40m£30–65Drive 136.3 mi
- Drive from Helensburgh to Penrithcar 136.3 mi
2h 31m£34–49
Helensburgh to Penrith by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to Penrith is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Helensburgh to Penrith is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Helensburgh station to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Town Hall via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
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 Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
The distance between Helensburgh and Penrith is 142 miles. The road distance is 137.1 miles.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Penrith without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £45 - £95.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Helensburgh to Penrith, including transfers.
Helensburgh to Penrith bus services, operated by National Express, 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 48m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 104 bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Helensburgh, Scotland and Penrith, England?
You can take a train from Helensburgh Central to Penrith North Lakes via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and Glasgow Central in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Helensburgh Central to Town Hall via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 40m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Helensburgh Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Helensburgh to Penrith bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Helensburgh to Penrith train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helensburgh to Penrith is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Helensburgh to Penrith.
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