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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Helensburgh is to bus which costs £12 - £35 and takes 8h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Helensburgh is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Helensburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Helensburgh Central via Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Durham to Helensburgh?

The distance between Durham and Helensburgh is 207 miles. The road distance is 181.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Helensburgh without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 3h 53m and costs £45 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Durham to Helensburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Helensburgh train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Durham to Helensburgh?

The best way to get from Durham to Helensburgh is to train via Edinburgh which takes 3h 53m and costs £45 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £35 and takes 8h 5m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £130 and takes 6h 17m.

Where does the Durham to Helensburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Durham to Helensburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Helensburgh is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Durham to Helensburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Helensburgh?

There are 756+ hotels available in Helensburgh.

Durham to Helensburgh - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Durham to Helensburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Helensburgh Centraltrain
3h 53m
£48–74
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
8h 5m
£12–34
Drive 180.7 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Helensburghcar 180.7 mi
3h 28m
£45–64
Fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane NCL - GLA
6h 17m
£64–129
Train
1. Take the train from Durham to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 59m
£58–67
Train #2
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Helensburgh Centraltrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central
4h 14m
£38–71
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NCL - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Helensburgh Centraltrain
7h 30m
£64–194

Durham to Helensburgh by train

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Distance: 205.8 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Durham, England and Helensburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Durham to Helensburgh Central via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £6–18 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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