There are 5 ways to get from Helensburgh to Kilmarnock by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low LevelHelensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus StationX76 / ...
1h 37m£13–15Drive 40.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Helensburgh to Kilmarnock40.8 mi
57 min£10–15Train
- Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low LevelHelensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to KilmarnockGlasgow Central - Kilmarnock / ...
2h 4m£18–19Line 206 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Helensburgh station to Bowie Street206
- Take the bus from Bowie Street to Hielenman's Umbrella1A / ...
- Take the bus from West Regent Lane to Kilmarnock Bus StationX76 / ...
2h 37mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Helensburgh to Kilmarnock40.8 mi
57 min£85–110
Helensburgh to Kilmarnock by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to Kilmarnock is to drive which costs £9 - £15 and takes 57 min.
The fastest way to get from Helensburgh to Kilmarnock is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £9 - £15.
No, there is no direct bus from Helensburgh station to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh station and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Bowie Street and West Regent Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Helensburgh to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh Central and arriving at Kilmarnock via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
The distance between Helensburgh and Kilmarnock is 46 miles. The road distance is 41.1 miles.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Kilmarnock without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 37m and costs £13 - £16.
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Helensburgh to Kilmarnock, including transfers.
Helensburgh to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Helensburgh station.
Helensburgh to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Helensburgh Central station.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Kilmarnock is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs £18 - £20. Alternatively, you can line 206 bus and bus, which costs and takes 2h 37m.
What companies run services between Helensburgh, Scotland and Kilmarnock, Scotland?
You can take a train from Helensburgh Central to Kilmarnock via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and Glasgow Central in around 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helensburgh station to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Bowie Street, Hielenman's Umbrella, and West Regent Lane in around 2h 37m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Helensburgh Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–10
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–10
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from West Regent Lane to Kilmarnock Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Helensburgh station to Bowie Street
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
Bus from Bowie Street to Hielenman's Umbrella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- £85–110
Neptune Taxis
- Phone
- +44 800 677 777
Mike's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1389 841 642
- Website
- helensburghtaxi.co.uk
Kilcreggan Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7881 401 463
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Helensburgh to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Bowie Street station.
Helensburgh to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helensburgh to Kilmarnock is 41 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Helensburgh to Kilmarnock.
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