There are 4 ways to get from Helensburgh to Stranraer by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain Ayr - Stranraer / ...
4h 26m£47–80Bus via Shopping Centre Entrance
cheapest- Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Mitchell Streetbus 1A / ...
- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
5h 41m£13–16Bus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
4h 30m£26–49Drive 104.8 mi
- Drive from Helensburgh to Stranraercar 104.8 mi
2h 11m£26–38
Helensburgh to Stranraer by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to Stranraer is to bus via Shopping Centre Entrance which costs £12 - £16 and takes 5h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Helensburgh to Stranraer is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Helensburgh station to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Port Rodie via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Helensburgh to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh Central and arriving at Stranraer via Partick, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Helensburgh and Stranraer is 121 miles. The road distance is 105.4 miles.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Stranraer without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £45 - £85.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Helensburgh to Stranraer, including transfers.
Helensburgh to Stranraer bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Helensburgh to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Stranraer is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £50 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Helensburgh, Scotland and Stranraer, Scotland?
You can take a train from Helensburgh Central to Stranraer via Partick, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie 4 times a day. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £16–35
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Mitchell Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- £4
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Booking & Getting There
Helensburgh to Stranraer bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Port Rodie station.
Helensburgh to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helensburgh to Stranraer is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Helensburgh to Stranraer.
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