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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Helensburgh is to bus which costs £30 - £85 and takes 12h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Helensburgh is to train and fly which takes 4h 55m and costs £45 - £120.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Helensburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Helensburgh Central via Crewe and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Helensburgh?

The distance between Cardiff and Helensburgh is 404 miles. The road distance is 395.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Helensburgh without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 48m and costs £65 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Cardiff to Helensburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Helensburgh train from?

Cardiff to Helensburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Helensburgh?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Helensburgh is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 48m and costs £65 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 12h 10m.

Where does the Cardiff to Helensburgh train arrive?

Cardiff to Helensburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Helensburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Helensburgh is 395 miles. It takes approximately 7h 32m to drive from Cardiff to Helensburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Helensburgh?

There are 759+ hotels available in Helensburgh.

Cardiff to Helensburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Helensburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain Milton Keynes Central - Glasgow Central / ...
7h 48m
£65–224
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Lordswood Rdbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
12h 10m
£33–83
Drive 392.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Helensburghcar 392.8 mi
7h 32m
£95–137
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Helensburgh Centraltrain
4h 55m
£45–117
Train
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
10h 35m
£199–665
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Helensburgh Centraltrain
6h 3m
£74–157
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
5h 53m
£47–181
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Helensburgh Centraltrain
7h 1m
£78–216
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
6h 8m
£117–345

Cardiff to Helensburgh by train and foot

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7h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 401.9 mi
Duration: 7h 48m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Helensburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Helensburgh Central via Crewe, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 7h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Helensburgh Central via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, St Enoch subway, Townend Road, and Dumbarton Central in around 12h 10m.

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