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 £24 - £35 and takes 5h 54m.

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 27m 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 47m.

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 Glasgow which takes 3h 47m and costs £50 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m 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 Glasgow which takes 3h 47m and costs £50 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £35 and takes 5h 54m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £130 and takes 6h 23m.

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 27m 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 768+ 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 Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Helensburgh Central
3h 47m
£51–131
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Durham University to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 56megabus M20
5h 54m
£25–31
Drive 180.7 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Helensburgh180.7 mi
3h 27m
£44–64
Fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)NCL - GLA
6h 23m
£69–129
Train
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Helensburgh CentralEdinburgh - Helensburgh Central
4h 13m
£49–71
Line 21 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Wharton Park to John Dobson St-Carliol St21 / ...
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from St Enoch subway to Townend Road1A
8h 3m
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)NCL - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Helensburgh Central
7h 43m
£64–194

Durham to Helensburgh by train

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3h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 205.8 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

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 47m. Alternatively, Megabus UK operates a bus from Durham University to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 56 5 times a week. Tickets cost £15–22 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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