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

The cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to Manchester is to bus via Quay Street which costs £29 - £55 and takes 7h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helensburgh to Manchester is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Helensburgh and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Helensburgh station to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh station and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Quay Street, Waterloo Lane and Glasgow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Helensburgh and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Helensburgh to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh Central and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Glasgow Central and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Helensburgh to Manchester?

The distance between Helensburgh and Manchester is 246 miles. The road distance is 237.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Helensburgh to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £55 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Helensburgh to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helensburgh to Manchester bus from?

Helensburgh to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Glasgow station.

Where do I catch the Helensburgh to Manchester train from?

Helensburgh to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Helensburgh to Manchester?

The best way to get from Helensburgh to Manchester is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £55 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 6h 53m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Helensburgh to Manchester bus arrive?

Helensburgh to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Helensburgh to Manchester train arrive?

Helensburgh to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Helensburgh to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Helensburgh to Manchester is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Helensburgh to Manchester.

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

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Helensburgh to Manchester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Helensburgh to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain Preston - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 31m
£56–159
Bus via Quay Street
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Glasgow to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
7h 3m
£29–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
6h 53m
£50–117
Drive 236.2 mi
1. Drive from Helensburgh to Manchestercar 236.2 mi
4h 11m
£59–85
Fly Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
5h 15m
£61–150
Train via Lancaster
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 35m
£88–167
Fly Glasgow Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 13m
£66–206
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 53m
£66–172
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 54m
£92–202

Helensburgh to Manchester by train and foot

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4h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 244.2 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

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

You can take a train from Helensburgh Central to Manchester Piccadilly via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station twice daily. Tickets cost £40–100 and the journey takes 5h 5m.

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