There are 11 ways to get from Southampton to Helensburgh by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly Southampton Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
best- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
- Take the train from Dalmuir to Helensburgh Centraltrain
4h 7m£49–181Train via Wolverhampton
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Wolverhamptontrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Wolverhampton to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
9h£193–303Bus
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
13h£90–219Drive 444.1 mi
- Drive from Southampton to Helensburghcar 444.1 mi
7h 41m£109–158Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
5h 33m£85–311Fly Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
- Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Helensburgh Centraltrain
5h 28m£107–254Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
5h 41m£120–434Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
6h 10m£75–183Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
- Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Helensburgh Centraltrain
6h 29m£108–334Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LGW - GLA
5h 47m£84–227Train
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Glasgow Centraltrain Bournemouth - Glasgow Central
10h 15m£294–411
Southampton to Helensburgh by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Helensburgh is to fly and train which costs £45 - £190 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton to Helensburgh is to fly and train which takes 4h 7m and costs £45 - £190.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Helensburgh station. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Helensburgh Central via Wolverhampton and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
The distance between Southampton and Helensburgh is 397 miles. The road distance is 446.6 miles.
The best way to get from Southampton to Helensburgh without a car is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 9h and costs £190 - £310.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Southampton to Helensburgh, including transfers.
Southampton to Helensburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to Helensburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.
The best way to get from Southampton to Helensburgh is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 9h and costs £190 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £90 - £220 and takes 13h.
What companies run services between Southampton, England and Helensburgh, Scotland?
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Helensburgh Central via Wolverhampton, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 9h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Helensburgh Central via Birmingham Coach Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 13h.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–240
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport via Derry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £230–440
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–240
Flights from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–220
Flights from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–180
Flights from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–180
Flights from London City Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–250
Flights from London City Airport to Glasgow Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £70–250
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–230
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–200
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dalmuir to Helensburgh Central
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Park to Helensburgh Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Park to Helensburgh Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £26–65
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–140
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Southampton to Helensburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Southampton to Helensburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wolverhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Helensburgh is 447 miles. It takes approximately 7h 41m to drive from Southampton to Helensburgh.
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