There are 5 ways to get from Helensburgh to Grangemouth by train, bus, car, or taxi
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- Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Particktrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Falkirk Grahamstontrain Glasgow Queen Street - Falkirk Grahamston / ...
2h 30m£20–31Drive 49.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Helensburgh to Grangemouthcar 49.7 mi
1h 6m£13–18Train, bus, line 4 bus
- Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Particktrain
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Asdabus X37
- Take the bus from Melville Street to Hawthorn Streetbus 3 / ...
3h 15m£16–24Taxi
- Take the taxi from Helensburgh to Grangemouthtaxi 49.7 mi
1h 6m£210–260Line 206 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Helensburgh station to Shopping Centre Entrancebus 206
- Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Hielenman's Umbrellabus 1A / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newlands Garagebus M6
3h 45m£15–28
Helensburgh to Grangemouth by train, subway, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to Grangemouth is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Helensburgh to Grangemouth is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs £12 - £18.
No, there is no direct bus from Helensburgh station to Grangemouth. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh station and arriving at Newlands Garage via Shopping Centre Entrance, Waterloo Lane and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Helensburgh to Grangemouth. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh Central and arriving at Falkirk Grahamston via Partick SPT Subway Station and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Helensburgh and Grangemouth is 49 miles. The road distance is 50 miles.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Grangemouth without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £19 - £35.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Helensburgh to Grangemouth, including transfers.
Helensburgh to Grangemouth bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Helensburgh station.
Helensburgh to Grangemouth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Helensburgh Central station.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Grangemouth is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £19 - £35. Alternatively, you can line 206 bus and bus, which costs £14 - £28 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Helensburgh, Scotland and Grangemouth, Scotland?
You can take a train from Helensburgh Central to Burnbank Road via Partick, Partick SPT Subway Station, Buchanan Street SPT Subway Station, Glasgow Queen Street, Falkirk Grahamston, and Weir Street in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helensburgh station to Newlands Garage via Shopping Centre Entrance, Hielenman's Umbrella, Waterloo Lane, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Helensburgh Central to Partick
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Falkirk Grahamston
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Helensburgh Central to Partick
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 03330 16 61 62
- enquiries@mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk
- Website
- Midland Bluebird
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Asda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Midland Bluebird
Bus from Melville Street to Hawthorn Street
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- Midland Bluebird
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Helensburgh station to Shopping Centre Entrance
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Hielenman's Umbrella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newlands Garage
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £5–10
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- £210–260
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
Kilcreggan Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7881 401 463
Mike's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1389 841 642
- Website
- helensburghtaxi.co.uk
Neptune Taxis
- Phone
- +44 800 677 777
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Booking & Getting There
Helensburgh to Grangemouth bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Shopping Centre Entrance station.
Helensburgh to Grangemouth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Partick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helensburgh to Grangemouth is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Helensburgh to Grangemouth.
There are 850+ hotels available in Grangemouth.