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 Helensburgh Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
4h 22m£50–97Bus via Shopping Centre Entrance
cheapest- Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Mitchell Streetbus 1A / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
5h 42m£25–47Bus
- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
4h 32mDrive 104.8 mi
- Drive from Helensburgh to Stranraercar 104.8 mi
2h 11m£26–38
Helensburgh to Stranraer by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to Stranraer is to bus via Shopping Centre Entrance which costs £24 - £50 and takes 5h 42m.
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 to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Buchanan and arriving at Stranraer Port Rodie via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Helensburgh to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh Central and arriving at Stranraer via Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Helensburgh and Stranraer is 122 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 22m and costs £50 - £100.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Helensburgh to Stranraer, including transfers.
Helensburgh to Stranraer bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Glasgow Buchanan station.
Helensburgh to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Helensburgh Central station.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Stranraer is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can Bus, which costs and takes 4h 32m.
What companies run services between Helensburgh, Scotland and Stranraer, Scotland?
You can take a train from Helensburgh Central to Stranraer via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, Translink operates a bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie 4 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- 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
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Translink
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More Questions & Answers
Helensburgh to Stranraer bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Helensburgh to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level 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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