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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Helensburgh is to fly and train which costs £45 - £150 and takes 4h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Helensburgh is to fly and train which takes 4h 32m and costs £45 - £150.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Helensburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Helensburgh Central via London Euston and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

How far is it from Brighton to Helensburgh?

The distance between Brighton and Helensburgh is 427 miles. The road distance is 480 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Helensburgh without a car is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs £120 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Brighton to Helensburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Helensburgh train from?

Brighton to Helensburgh train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

Train or bus from Brighton to Helensburgh?

The best way to get from Brighton to Helensburgh is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs £120 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £250 and takes 16h 47m.

Where does the Brighton to Helensburgh train arrive?

Brighton to Helensburgh train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Brighton to Helensburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Helensburgh is 480 miles. It takes approximately 8h 12m to drive from Brighton to Helensburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Helensburgh?

There are 473+ hotels available in Helensburgh.

Brighton to Helensburgh - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Brighton to Helensburgh by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LGW - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Helensburgh Centraltrain
4h 32m
£49–150
Train
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central
7h 52m
£121–308
Bus
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn10
16h 47m
£61–244
Drive 477.2 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Helensburghcar 477.2 mi
8h 12m
£116–167
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridgetrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
5h 19m
£118–303
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Helensburgh Centraltrain
5h 39m
£73–187
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
5h 51m
£110–357
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Brighton to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
5h 45m
£84–190
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridgetrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Helensburgh Centraltrain
6h 21m
£143–340
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
5h 56m
£80–241
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
8h 3m
£166–278
Train #2
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
8h 51m
£126–218

Brighton to Helensburgh by train and foot

140Weekly Services

7h 52mAverage Duration

£121Cheapest Price

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Distance: 424.7 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Helensburgh Central via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Helensburgh Central via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, St Enoch subway, Townend Road, and Dumbarton Central in around 16h 47m.

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