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There are 6 ways to get from Elgin to Helensburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Elgin to Stirlingtrain train Inverness - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Alloa - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    5h 33m
    £69–127

  2. Bus via Townend Road

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4bus bus M96
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M10
    7h 33m
    £28–61

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk093
    6h 33m

  4. Drive 167.3 mi

    1. Drive from Elgin to Helensburghcar car 167.3 mi
    3h 23m
    £41–60

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane INV - GLA
    5h 38m
    £84–227

  6. Train via Aberdeen

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    5h 55m
    £49–122

Elgin to Helensburgh by train

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration5h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Helensburgh Central via Stirling, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin West Road to Helensburgh Central via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 6h 33m.

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