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

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Helensburgh is to bus via Birmingham which costs £30 - £90 and takes 12h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Guildford to Helensburgh is to train and fly which takes 4h 33m and costs £45 - £150.

Is there a direct train between Guildford and Helensburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from Guildford and arriving at Helensburgh Central via Waterloo station, London Euston and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

How far is it from Guildford to Helensburgh?

The distance between Guildford and Helensburgh is 455 miles. The road distance is 431.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Guildford to Helensburgh without a car is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs £75 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Guildford to Helensburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Helensburgh train from?

Guildford to Helensburgh train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.

Train or bus from Guildford to Helensburgh?

The best way to get from Guildford to Helensburgh is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs £75 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £100 and takes 12h 41m.

Where does the Guildford to Helensburgh train arrive?

Guildford to Helensburgh train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Guildford to Helensburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Guildford to Helensburgh is 432 miles. It takes approximately 7h 32m to drive from Guildford to Helensburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Helensburgh?

There are 762+ hotels available in Helensburgh.

Guildford to Helensburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Guildford to Helensburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Guildford to London WaterlooGuildford - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow CentralLondon Euston - Glasgow Central
7h 33m
£80–232
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Newhall StUk920
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus StationUk030 / ...
12h 53m
£34–89
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Station802
12h 41m
£52–100
Drive 429 mi
1. Drive from Guildford to Helensburgh429 mi
7h 32m
£105–152
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Helensburgh Central
4h 44m
£73–250
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LGW - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Helensburgh Central
4h 33m
£49–141
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterloo
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
5h 8m
£106–276
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Helensburgh Central
5h 52m
£91–280
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
5h 35m
£71–168
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)SOU - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Helensburgh Central
5h
£63–220

Guildford to Helensburgh by train, subway, and foot

139Weekly Services

7h 33mAverage Duration

£80Cheapest Price

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Distance: 452.8 mi
Duration: 7h 33m

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

You can take a train from Guildford to Helensburgh Central via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 7h 33m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Station once a week. Tickets cost £45–90 and the journey takes 8h 45m.

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