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How to get fromSouthport to Helensburghby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Southport to Helensburgh by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Duke Street to Bus Stationbus bus X2
    2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    4h 51m
    £71–147

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    7h 36m
    £46–110

  3. Drive 222.6 mi

    1. Drive from Southport to Helensburghcar car 222.6 mi
    4h 7m
    £55–79

  4. Train to Liverpool, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Southport to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LPL - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Helensburgh Centraltrain train
    6h 23m
    £72–196

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Southport to Boltontrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    7h 3m
    £75–197

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    6h 55m
    £75–185

Southport to Helensburgh by bus and train

Calendar222Weekly Services
Duration4h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 232.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Southport, England and Helensburgh, Scotland?

National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £30–80 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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