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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Helensburgh is to bus via Tarbet Hotel which costs £45 - £80 and takes 13h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Helensburgh is to train and fly which takes 4h 40m and costs £45 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Helensburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath station to Helensburgh station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 17m.

How far is it from Bath to Helensburgh?

The distance between Bath and Helensburgh is 367 miles. The road distance is 401.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Helensburgh without a car is to train via Preston which takes 8h 30m and costs £140 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Bath to Helensburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Helensburgh bus from?

Bath to Helensburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Helensburgh train from?

Bath to Helensburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bath to Helensburgh?

The best way to get from Bath to Helensburgh is to train via Preston which takes 8h 30m and costs £140 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £210 and takes 13h 17m.

Where does the Bath to Helensburgh bus arrive?

Bath to Helensburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Bath to Helensburgh train arrive?

Bath to Helensburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Bath to Helensburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Helensburgh is 401 miles. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Bath to Helensburgh.

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

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Bath to Helensburgh - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct train between Bath and Helensburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Helensburgh Central via Bristol Temple Meads, Birmingham New Street, Preston, Glasgow Central Low Level and Hyndland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

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There are 11 ways to get from Bath to Helensburgh by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Dalmuir to Helensburgh Centraltrain
4h 40m
£49–131
Bus via Tarbet Hotel
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hotel car parkbus 915 / ...
13h 33m
£47–78
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
8h 30m
£144–284
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
13h 17m
£76–201
Drive 398.8 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Helensburghcar 398.8 mi
6h 58m
£97–140
Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Helensburgh Centraltrain
5h 37m
£78–173
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
5h 37m
£130–424
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
5h 41m
£82–229
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
6h 2m
£93–195
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
6h 16m
£117–264
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Helensburgh Centraltrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central
10h 18m
£253–385

Bath to Helensburgh by train

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8h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 364.7 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Helensburgh Central via Bristol Temple Meads, Birmingham New Street, Preston, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Hyndland in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Helensburgh Central via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 13h 17m.

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