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How to get fromCardiff to Helensburghby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Helensburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    7h 55m
    £136–220

  2. Bus via Tarbet Hotel

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hotel car parkbus bus 915 / ...
    12h 47m
    £48–78

  3. Drive  392.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Helensburghcar car 392.8 mi
    7h 31m
    £98–141

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Dalmuir to Helensburgh Centraltrain train
    5h 19m
    £53–148

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Glasgow Centraltrain train Cardiff Central - Glasgow Central
    9h 52m
    £230–339

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    13h
    £74–129

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Helensburgh Centraltrain train
    6h 15m
    £79–192

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    6h 1m
    £86–174

  9. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LHR - GLA
    6h 12m
    £144–421

  10. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Helensburgh Centraltrain train
    6h 57m
    £112–223

Cardiff to Helensburgh by train and foot

Calendar65Weekly Services
Duration7h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 401.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 55m

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 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to King Street via Millennium Point, Buchanan Bus Station, and Tarbet Hotel in around 12h 47m.

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