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

The cheapest way to get from Dunbar to Helensburgh is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunbar to Helensburgh is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct train between Dunbar and Helensburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Dunbar to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from Dunbar and arriving at Helensburgh Central via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Dunbar to Helensburgh?

The distance between Dunbar and Helensburgh is 95 miles. The road distance is 96.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunbar to Helensburgh without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £29 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Dunbar to Helensburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunbar to Helensburgh train from?

Dunbar to Helensburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Dunbar station.

Train or bus from Dunbar to Helensburgh?

The best way to get from Dunbar to Helensburgh is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £29 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 37m.

Where does the Dunbar to Helensburgh train arrive?

Dunbar to Helensburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Dunbar to Helensburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunbar to Helensburgh is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Dunbar to Helensburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Helensburgh?

There are 766+ hotels available in Helensburgh.

Dunbar to Helensburgh - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Dunbar to Helensburgh by 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh WaverleyPenzance - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Helensburgh CentralEdinburgh - Helensburgh Central
2h 50m
£30–36
Drive 96.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dunbar to Helensburgh96.2 mi
1h 54m
£24–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from High Street to Shandwick PlaceX7
2. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Station900
3. Take the bus from St Enoch subway to Townend Road1A
4h 37m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from High Street to Waterloo PlaceX7 / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Helensburgh CentralEdinburgh - Helensburgh Central
3h 41m
£29–31

Dunbar to Helensburgh by train

145Weekly Trains

2h 50mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 94.4 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Dunbar, Scotland and Helensburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Dunbar to Helensburgh Central via Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Helensburgh Central via Shandwick Place, Buchanan Bus Station, St Enoch subway, Townend Road, and Dumbarton Central in around 4h 37m.

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