There are 3 ways to get from Helensburgh to Edinburgh by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Edinburgh WaverleyHelensburgh Central - Edinburgh
2h 4m£24–25Drive 68.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Helensburgh to Edinburgh68.3 mi
1h 31m£17–24Bus
- Take the bus from Bowie Street to Hielenman's Umbrella1A / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
3h 10m
Helensburgh to Edinburgh by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Helensburgh to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs £16 - £24.
No, there is no direct bus from Helensburgh station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh station and arriving at Princes Street via Bowie Street, Waterloo Lane and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Helensburgh Central and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 4m.
The distance between Helensburgh and Edinburgh is 66 miles. The road distance is 68.7 miles.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs £24 - £25.
The train from Helensburgh Central to Edinburgh Waverley takes 2h 4m including transfers and departs hourly.
Helensburgh to Edinburgh bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Bowie Street station.
Helensburgh to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Helensburgh Central station.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Edinburgh is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs £24 - £25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 10m.
What companies run services between Helensburgh, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Helensburgh Central to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £24–25 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helensburgh station to Princes Street via Bowie Street, Hielenman's Umbrella, Waterloo Lane, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 10m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Helensburgh Central to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–25
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Bowie Street to Hielenman's Umbrella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Helensburgh to Edinburgh bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Hielenman's Umbrella station.
Helensburgh to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helensburgh to Edinburgh is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Helensburgh to Edinburgh.
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