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How to get fromHelensburgh to Prestwickby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Helensburgh to Prestwick by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Particktrain train Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain train Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
    1h 51m
    £24–40

  2. Drive  51.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Helensburgh to Prestwickcar car 51.1 mi
    1h 4m
    £13–19

  3. Line 757 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Swindon Street to Brick Lanebus bus 757
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain train Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
    2h 36m
    £24–35

  4. Line 206 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Helensburgh station to Shopping Centre Entrancebus bus 206
    2. Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to James Watt Streetbus bus 1A / ...
    3. Take the bus from West Campbell Street to Saunterne Roadbus bus X77
    2h 37m
    £18–25

Helensburgh to Prestwick by train

Calendar236Weekly Trains
Duration1h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 59.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 51m

What companies run services between Helensburgh, Scotland and Prestwick, Scotland?

You can take a train from Helensburgh Central to Prestwick Town via Partick, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Glasgow Central in around 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helensburgh station to Saunterne Road via Shopping Centre Entrance, James Watt Street, and West Campbell Street in around 2h 37m.

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