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

The cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to Ireland is to train and fly which costs €45 - €170 and takes 5h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helensburgh to Ireland is to train and fly which takes 5h 2m and costs €45 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Helensburgh and Ireland?

No, there is no direct bus from Helensburgh station to Ireland. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh station and arriving at Burlington Road via Bowie Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Europa Bus Centre and Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.

How far is it from Helensburgh to Ireland?

The distance between Helensburgh and Ireland is 352 km.

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

The best way to get from Helensburgh to Ireland without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 10h 43m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Helensburgh to Ireland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helensburgh to Ireland bus from?

Helensburgh to Ireland bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where does the Helensburgh to Ireland bus arrive?

Helensburgh to Ireland bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 1069+ hotels available in Ireland.

Helensburgh to Ireland - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Helensburgh to Ireland by train, plane, busferry, car, car ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)GLA - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
5h 19m
€60–154
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)GLA - DUB
5h 2m
€48–163
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
10h 43m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Helensburgh to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Dublin
6h 8m
€92–140
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)GLA - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
5h 7m
€62–192
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Edinburgh Park
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EDI - DUB
6h 8m
€77–191
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Edinburgh Park
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
6h 19m
€85–210
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)GLA - ORK
5h 33m
€85–167
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Edinburgh Park
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)EDI - ORK
6h 25m
€73–185
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus StationX1
11h 17m
Bus and ferry, bus via Bowie Street
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel705x
12h 50m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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Map of how to get from Helensburgh to Ireland.

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Distance: 351.5 km
Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Helensburgh, Scotland and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Helensburgh to Ireland. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, walk to Buchanan Street, take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Grand Central Bus Stand 10, walk to Belfast Grand Central, then take the train to Dundalk. Alternatively, you can take a train from Helensburgh Central to Grand Canal Dock via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Grand Central, and Dublin Connolly in around 10h 43m.

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