What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Helensburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Helensburgh is to bus via Dundee which costs £29 - £40 and takes 4h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Helensburgh?

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Helensburgh is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct train between Aberdeen and Helensburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen and arriving at Helensburgh Central via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Helensburgh?

The distance between Aberdeen and Helensburgh is 175 miles. The road distance is 149.3 miles.

How do I travel from Aberdeen to Helensburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Helensburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £45 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Aberdeen to Helensburgh?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Aberdeen to Helensburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Helensburgh train from?

Aberdeen to Helensburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.

Train, bus or fly from Aberdeen to Helensburgh?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Helensburgh is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus via Dundee, which costs £29 - £40 and takes 4h 45m, you could also fly, which costs £90 - £180 and takes 6h 31m.

Where does the Aberdeen to Helensburgh train arrive?

Aberdeen to Helensburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Aberdeen to Helensburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdeen to Helensburgh is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Aberdeen to Helensburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Aberdeen to Helensburgh?

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Where can I stay near Helensburgh?

There are 755+ hotels available in Helensburgh.

Aberdeen to Helensburgh - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Aberdeen to Helensburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Helensburgh Centraltrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
3h 40m
£46–92
Bus via Dundee
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Mill O Mainsbus M9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Mill O Mains to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
4h 45m
£30–40
Drive 148.4 mi
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Helensburghcar 148.4 mi
2h 47m
£37–53
Fly
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane ABZ - GLA
6h 31m
£93–176
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
2. Take the bus from St Enoch subway to Townend Roadbus 1A
5h 41m

Aberdeen to Helensburgh by train

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Distance: 174.4 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Helensburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Helensburgh Central via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Helensburgh Central via Mill O Mains, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 4h 45m.

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