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

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Helensburgh is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 6h 19m.

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 bus between Aberdeen and Helensburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen station to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from Union Square Bus Station and arriving at King Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Tarbet Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

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 38m.

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 38m and costs £75 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Aberdeen to Helensburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Helensburgh bus from?

Aberdeen to Helensburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

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 38m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £85 - £300 and takes 5h 29m, you could also bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Aberdeen to Helensburgh bus arrive?

Aberdeen to Helensburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

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 841+ 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 38m
£75–138
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hotel car parkbus 915 / ...
6h 19m
£22–34
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Haymarketbus Ember
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Helensburgh Centraltrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central
5h 57m
£41–75
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
5h 29m
£87–300

Aberdeen to Helensburgh by train

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Distance: 174.4 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

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 38m. Alternatively, Loganair, Aer Lingus, and two other airlines fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) 5 times a day.

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