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

The cheapest way to get from Halifax to Helensburgh is to bus via Townend Road which costs £25 - £55 and takes 9h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Halifax to Helensburgh is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct train between Halifax and Helensburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from Halifax and arriving at Helensburgh Central via Preston and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Halifax to Helensburgh?

The distance between Halifax and Helensburgh is 259 miles. The road distance is 225.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Halifax to Helensburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £50 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Halifax to Helensburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Halifax to Helensburgh train from?

Halifax to Helensburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.

Train or bus from Halifax to Helensburgh?

The best way to get from Halifax to Helensburgh is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £50 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus via Townend Road, which costs £25 - £55 and takes 9h 2m.

Where does the Halifax to Helensburgh train arrive?

Halifax to Helensburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Halifax to Helensburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Halifax to Helensburgh is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Halifax to Helensburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Helensburgh?

There are 768+ hotels available in Helensburgh.

Halifax to Helensburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Halifax 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
best
1. Take the train from Halifax to Prestontrain York - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 2m
£50–211
Bus via Townend Road
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31
9h 2m
£25–51
Drive 224.4 mi
1. Drive from Halifax to Helensburghcar 224.4 mi
4h 22m
£56–80
Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LBA - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Helensburgh Centraltrain
6h 32m
£56–136
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 591 / ...
9h 30m
£33–63
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Halifax to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
6h 51m
£66–179
Train, train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Halifax to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
6h 57m
£69–244
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Halifax to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Helensburgh Centraltrain
7h 16m
£93–292

Halifax to Helensburgh by train and foot

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Distance: 257 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a train from Halifax to Helensburgh Central via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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