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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

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3h 42m
    £38–63

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk010 / ...
    6h 16m
    £26–38

  3. Drive  172.7 mi

    1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Helensburghcar car 172.7 mi
    3h 15m
    £44–63

  4. Fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane NCL - GLA
    5h 47m
    £80–200

  5. Train via Edinburgh

    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 49m
    £53–124

  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 and subway

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration3h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 192 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

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

Lumo operates a train from Newcastle to Glasgow Queen Street twice daily. Tickets cost £28–50 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £17–27 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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