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

The cheapest way to get from Gateshead to Helensburgh is to bus via Townend Road which costs £12 - £35 and takes 6h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gateshead to Helensburgh is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct train between Gateshead and Helensburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Gateshead to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from Newcastle and arriving at Helensburgh Central via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Gateshead to Helensburgh?

The distance between Gateshead and Helensburgh is 190 miles. The road distance is 174.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gateshead to Helensburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £30 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Gateshead to Helensburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gateshead to Helensburgh train from?

Gateshead to Helensburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train, bus or fly from Gateshead to Helensburgh?

The best way to get from Gateshead to Helensburgh is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £30 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 5h 1m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £150 and takes 6h 3m.

Where does the Gateshead to Helensburgh train arrive?

Gateshead to Helensburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Gateshead to Helensburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Gateshead to Helensburgh is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Gateshead to Helensburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Helensburgh?

There are 763+ hotels available in Helensburgh.

Gateshead to Helensburgh - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Helensburgh CentralEdinburgh - Helensburgh Central
3h 51m
£33–102
Bus via Townend Road
cheapest
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus StationUk010 / ...
6h 13m
£13–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station180 / ...
5h 1m
£25–36
Drive 173.9 mi
1. Drive from Gateshead to Helensburgh173.9 mi
3h 15m
£44–63
Fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)NCL - GLA
6h 3m
£72–143
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 8m
£63–188

Gateshead to Helensburgh by train

219Weekly Trains

3h 51mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 188.8 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a train from Newcastle to Helensburgh Central via Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £15–26 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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