There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to Helensburgh by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Hyndland to Helensburgh Centraltrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
1h 44m£22–43Drive 41 mi
cheapest- Drive from Irvine to Helensburghcar 41 mi
54 min£10–15Train, line 757 bus
- Take the train from Irvine to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Take the bus from New Sneddon Street to French Streetbus 757
- Take the train from Dalmuir to Helensburgh Centraltrain
2h 26m£22–36Taxi
- Take the taxi from Irvine to Helensburghtaxi 41 mi
54 min£85–110Line 11 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Mill Road to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus 11
- Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus X76 / ...
- Take the bus from York Street to Swindon Streetbus 1A / ...
2h 55m£20–32
Irvine to Helensburgh by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Helensburgh is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 54 min.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Helensburgh is to drive which takes 54 min and costs £10 - £15.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from Mill Road and arriving at Swindon Street via Kilmarnock Bus Station and York Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at Helensburgh Central via Glasgow Central Low Level and Hyndland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
The distance between Irvine and Helensburgh is 52 miles. The road distance is 41.3 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Helensburgh without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs £22 - £45.
It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Irvine to Helensburgh, including transfers.
Irvine to Helensburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Mill Road station.
Irvine to Helensburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Irvine station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Helensburgh is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs £22 - £45. Alternatively, you can line 11 bus and bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 2h 55m.
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 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mill Road to Helensburgh Central via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Waterloo Lane, York Street, Swindon Street, and Dalmuir in around 2h 55m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Irvine to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Hyndland to Helensburgh Central
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Irvine to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Dalmuir to Helensburgh Central
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08000 51 56 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- mcgillsbuses.co.uk
Bus from New Sneddon Street to French Street
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsbuses.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Mill Road to Kilmarnock Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
Bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Waterloo Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from York Street to Swindon Street
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- £85–110
Elite Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1294 278 315
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
Irvine TOA Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1294 278 910
Phoenix Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1294 212 020
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More Questions & Answers
Irvine to Helensburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Kilmarnock Bus Station.
Irvine to Helensburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Helensburgh is 41 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Irvine to Helensburgh.
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