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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Helensburgh is to bus via Townend Road which costs £45 - £85 and takes 13h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Helensburgh is to fly and train which takes 4h 21m and costs £50 - £160.

How far is it from Bath to Helensburgh?

The distance between Bath and Helensburgh is 370 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 26m and costs £130 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Bath to Helensburgh, including transfers.

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 26m and costs £130 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus via Townend Road, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 13h 3m.

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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Where can I stay near Helensburgh?

There are 194+ hotels available in Helensburgh.

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 26m.

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

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Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Helensburgh Centraltrain
4h 21m
£51–151
Bus via Townend Road
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
13h 3m
£46–81
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 26m
£134–272
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 35m
£79–178
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 19m
£130–407
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 25m
£82–233
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
5h 45m
£90–194
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
5h 59m
£110–247
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 14m
£254–374
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
13h 15m
£83–201

Bath to Helensburgh by train

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8h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 368 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

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 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Helensburgh Central via Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, St Enoch subway, Townend Road, and Dumbarton Central in around 13h 3m.

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