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How to get fromNewcastle upon Tyne to Helensburghby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Helensburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Helensburgh Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central
    3h 52m
    £53–124

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090 / ...
    6h 13m
    £26–49

  3. Drive  172.7 mi

    1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Helensburghcar car 172.7 mi
    3h 15m
    £43–62

  4. Fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane NCL - GLA
    5h 52m
    £75–190

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Glasgow Centraltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 57m
    £48–126

  6. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane NCL - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Helensburgh Centraltrain train
    7h 2m
    £67–215

Newcastle upon Tyne to Helensburgh by train

Calendar219Weekly Trains
Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 188.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Helensburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Newcastle to Helensburgh Central via Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Dobson Street to Helensburgh Central via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, West Campbell Street, Marriott Hotel, Townend Road, and Dumbarton Central in around 6h 13m.

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