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How to get fromKings Cross to Helensburghby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Kings Cross to Helensburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central
    5h 42m
    £136–258

  2. Fly London Stansted Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane STN - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Helensburgh Centraltrain train
    4h 33m
    £52–188

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hotel car parkbus bus 915 / ...
    12h 6m
    £54–102

  4. Drive 417.4 mi

    1. Drive from Kings Cross to Helensburghcar car 417.4 mi
    7h 26m
    £101–146

  5. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LHR - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Helensburgh Centraltrain train
    4h 34m
    £87–362

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from King's Cross to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    6h 29m
    £88–160

  7. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Helensburgh Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central
    6h 32m
    £164–240

  8. Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LCY - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Helensburgh Centraltrain train
    4h 19m
    £91–346

  9. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LTN - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Helensburgh Centraltrain train
    4h 15m
    £67–187

  10. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LGW - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Helensburgh Centraltrain train
    4h 31m
    £62–172

  11. Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LCY - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Helensburgh Centraltrain train
    5h 24m
    £121–353

Kings Cross to Helensburgh by train

Calendar11Weekly Trains
Duration6h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 420.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Kings Cross, Greater London, England and Helensburgh, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £140–240 and the journey takes 4h 31m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to King Street via Finchley Road station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Buchanan Bus Station, and Tarbet Hotel in around 12h 6m.

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