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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Helensburgh is to fly and train which costs £30 - £140 and takes 4h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Helensburgh is to fly and train which takes 4h 42m and costs £30 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Helensburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from The Gresham Hotel and arriving at King Street via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station and Tarbet Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 29m.

How far is it from Dublin to Helensburgh?

The distance between Dublin and Helensburgh is 224 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Helensburgh without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 10h 21m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Dublin to Helensburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Helensburgh bus from?

Dublin to Helensburgh bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from The Gresham Hotel station.

Where does the Dublin to Helensburgh bus arrive?

Dublin to Helensburgh bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.

Where can I stay near Helensburgh?

There are 841+ hotels available in Helensburgh.

Dublin to Helensburgh - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Dublin to Helensburgh by plane, train, busferry, car ferry, bus, ferry, 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 Dublin Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Helensburgh Centraltrain
4h 42m
£33–132
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
10h 21m
Train, car ferry, Bus
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
11h 14m
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain
11h 16m
£140–316
Fly Dublin Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Helensburgh Centraltrain
5h 56m
£59–179
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
5h 53m
£62–180
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
6h 21m
£62–149
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Helensburgh Centraltrain
7h 6m
£86–182
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Helensburgh Centraltrain
7h 34m
£82–171
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
11h 3m
Bus, bus and ferry via Tarbet Hotel
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hotel car parkbus 915 / ...
12h 29m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Helensburghcar
6h 16m
£57–114

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Distance: 222.3 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Helensburgh, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Helensburgh. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 500 bus to Dundas Street, walk to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, then take the train to Helensburgh Central. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dublin Connolly to Helensburgh Central via Belfast Grand Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 10h 21m.

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