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How to get fromIrvine to Helensburghby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to Helensburgh by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ayr - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Hyndland to Helensburgh Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
    1h 43m
    £19–32

  2. Drive  41 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Irvine to Helensburghcar car 41 mi
    54 min
    £11–15

  3. Train, line 757 bus

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from New Sneddon Street to French Streetbus bus 757
    3. Take the train from Dalmuir to Helensburgh Centraltrain train
    2h 27m
    £20–29

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Irvine to Helensburghtaxi taxi 41 mi
    54 min
    £180–220

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Bath Streetbus bus X76 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Marriott Hotel to Townend Roadbus bus 1A
    3h 30m
    £19–27

Irvine to Helensburgh by train

Calendar236Weekly Trains
Duration1h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 51.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 43m

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

You can take a train from Irvine to Helensburgh Central via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Hyndland in around 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mill Road to Helensburgh Central via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Bath Street, Marriott Hotel, Townend Road, and Dumbarton Central in around 3h 30m.

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