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

The cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to Durham is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 6h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helensburgh to Durham is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Helensburgh and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Helensburgh station to Durham station. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh station and arriving at Bus Station Stand H via Quay Street, Waterloo Lane, Buchanan Bus Station and Eldon Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Helensburgh and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Helensburgh to Durham. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh Central and arriving at Durham via Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Helensburgh to Durham?

The distance between Helensburgh and Durham is 207 miles. The road distance is 180.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Helensburgh to Durham without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 4h 10m and costs £45 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Helensburgh to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helensburgh to Durham bus from?

Helensburgh to Durham bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Helensburgh station.

Where do I catch the Helensburgh to Durham train from?

Helensburgh to Durham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Helensburgh Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Helensburgh to Durham?

The best way to get from Helensburgh to Durham is to train via Glasgow which takes 4h 10m and costs £45 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 6h 33m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £130 and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Helensburgh to Durham bus arrive?

Helensburgh to Durham bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Quay Street station.

Where does the Helensburgh to Durham train arrive?

Helensburgh to Durham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level station.

Can I drive from Helensburgh to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Helensburgh to Durham is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Helensburgh to Durham.

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

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Where can I stay near Durham?

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Helensburgh to Durham - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Helensburgh to Durham by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
4h 10m
£46–77
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 56 to Durham University Palatine Centrebus megabus M20
6h 33m
£21–31
Drive 179.9 mi
1. Drive from Helensburgh to Durhamcar 179.9 mi
3h 29m
£44–63
Fly from Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL)plane GLA - NCL
5h 49m
£55–129
Train
1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 27m
£39–75
Line 206 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Helensburgh station to Quay Streetbus 206
2. Take the bus from Quay Street to Hielenman's Umbrellabus 1A / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus
4. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Bus Station Stand Hbus X21 / ...
8h 4m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EDI - NCL
6h 49m
£56–209

Helensburgh to Durham by train

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Distance: 205.7 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a train from Helensburgh Central to Durham via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, Megabus UK operates a bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 56 to Durham University Palatine Centre 3 times a week. Tickets cost £15–22 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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