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

The cheapest way to get from Dunfermline to Helensburgh is to bus and train which costs £15 - £20 and takes 2h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunfermline to Helensburgh is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs £14 - £22.

Is there a direct train between Dunfermline and Helensburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Dunfermline to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from Dunfermline Town and arriving at Helensburgh Central via Haymarket and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.

How far is it from Dunfermline to Helensburgh?

The distance between Dunfermline and Helensburgh is 83 miles. The road distance is 60.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunfermline to Helensburgh without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs £28 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Dunfermline to Helensburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunfermline to Helensburgh train from?

Dunfermline to Helensburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dunfermline Town station.

Train or bus from Dunfermline to Helensburgh?

The best way to get from Dunfermline to Helensburgh is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs £28 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 25m.

Where does the Dunfermline to Helensburgh train arrive?

Dunfermline to Helensburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Dunfermline to Helensburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunfermline to Helensburgh is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Dunfermline to Helensburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Helensburgh?

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

There are 4 ways to get from Dunfermline to Helensburgh by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dunfermline Town to Haymarket
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Helensburgh Central
2h 25m
£29–37
Drive 60 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dunfermline to Helensburgh60 mi
1h 19m
£15–22
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus StationX24 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Helensburgh CentralEdinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
2h 28m
£16–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus StationX24 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Enoch subway to Townend Road1A
3h 25m

Dunfermline to Helensburgh by train

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2h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 83 mi
Duration: 2h 25m

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

You can take a train from Dunfermline Town to Helensburgh Central via Haymarket, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Helensburgh Central via North Approach Road, Buchanan Bus Station, St Enoch subway, Townend Road, and Dumbarton Central in around 3h 25m.

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