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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Helensburgh is to bus which costs £30 - £45 and takes 12h 37m.

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 24m and costs £50 - £120.

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 Wigan which takes 8h 45m and costs £65 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m 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 Wigan which takes 8h 45m and costs £65 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 12h 37m.

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 53m 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?

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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, Wigan North Western and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

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)BRS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Helensburgh Central
4h 24m
£53–120
Bus via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUk071
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUk030 / ...
13h 1m
£29–71
Train via Wigan
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Western
3. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Central
8h 45m
£66–291
Bus
1. Take the bus from UWE East Gate to Buchanan Bus StationM19
12h 37m
£35–45
Drive 398.8 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Helensburgh398.8 mi
6h 53m
£100–145
Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Helensburgh Central
5h 29m
£80–150
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
5h 37m
£115–395
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Central
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)SOU - GLA
5h 35m
£75–299
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
5h 48m
£64–196
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
6h 8m
£87–291
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Glasgow CentralPlymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
10h 6m
£120–281

Bath to Helensburgh by train and foot

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8h 45mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 368.1 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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, Wigan North Western, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 8h 45m. Alternatively, Megabus UK operates a bus from UWE East Gate to Buchanan Bus Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost £25–35 and the journey takes 8h 55m.

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