There are 5 ways to get from Helensburgh to The Kelpies by train, bus, car, or taxi
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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 Queen Street to Falkirk Grahamstontrain Glasgow Queen Street - Falkirk Grahamston / ...
2h 36m£22–40Drive 47.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Helensburgh to The Kelpiescar 47.4 mi
1h 7m£12–17Bus
- Take the bus from Quay Street to Buchanan Streetbus 1A / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Asdabus X37
4h 18m£14–22Taxi
- Take the taxi from Helensburgh to The Kelpiestaxi 47.4 mi
1h 7m£100–120Train, line 2 bus
- Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Larberttrain
- Take the bus from Station Hotel to Dalgrain Roadbus 2
2h 40m£21–39
Helensburgh to The Kelpies by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to The Kelpies is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Helensburgh to The Kelpies is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs £11 - £17.
No, there is no direct bus from Helensburgh station to The Kelpies. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh station and arriving at Dalgrain Road via Quay Street, Buchanan Bus Station and Melville Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Helensburgh to The Kelpies. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh Central and arriving at Falkirk Grahamston via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Helensburgh and The Kelpies is 49 miles. The road distance is 47.7 miles.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to The Kelpies without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £21 - £40.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Helensburgh to The Kelpies, including transfers.
Helensburgh to The Kelpies bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Quay Street station.
Helensburgh to The Kelpies train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Helensburgh Central station.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to The Kelpies is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £21 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £22 and takes 4h 18m.
What companies run services between Helensburgh, Scotland and The Kelpies, Scotland?
You can take a train from Helensburgh Central to The Kelpies via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Glasgow Queen Street, Falkirk Grahamston, Weir Street, and West Mains Industrial Estate in around 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helensburgh station to The Kelpies via Quay Street, Buchanan Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Asda, Melville Street, and Dalgrain Road in around 4h 18m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Helensburgh Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Falkirk Grahamston
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Helensburgh Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Larbert
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Quay Street to Buchanan Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
- Phone
- 03330 16 61 62
- [email protected]
- Website
- mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Asda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
Bus from Station Hotel to Dalgrain Road
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Estimated price
- £100–120
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
Kilcreggan Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7881 401 463
Mike's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1389 841 642
- Website
- helensburghtaxi.co.uk
Neptune Taxis
- Phone
- +44 800 677 777
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More Questions & Answers
Helensburgh to The Kelpies bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Buchanan Street station.
Helensburgh to The Kelpies train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helensburgh to The Kelpies is 48 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Helensburgh to The Kelpies.
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