There are 4 ways to get from Helensburgh to Methil by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Helensburgh Central to HaymarketHelensburgh Central - Edinburgh
- Take the train from Haymarket to KirkcaldyEdinburgh - Perth / ...
3h 41m£25–80Drive 78.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Helensburgh to Methil78.5 mi
1h 46m£20–28Train, bus
- Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to AirportAir / ...
- Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Halbeath Park & Ride
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Memorial CourtX61
4h 6m£28–38Bus
- Take the bus from Quay Street to Hielenman's Umbrella1A / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach RoadX27 / ...
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Memorial CourtX61
4h 58m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to Methil is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Helensburgh to Methil is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £19 - £28.
No, there is no direct bus from Helensburgh station to Methil. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh station and arriving at Memorial Court via Quay Street, Waterloo Lane, Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Helensburgh and Methil is 98 miles. The road distance is 79 miles.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Methil without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £25 - £80.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Helensburgh to Methil, including transfers.
Helensburgh to Methil bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Quay Street station.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Methil is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £25 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 58m.
Helensburgh to Methil bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Hielenman's Umbrella station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helensburgh to Methil is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Helensburgh to Methil.
What companies run services between Helensburgh, Scotland and Methil, Scotland?
You can take a train from Helensburgh Central to Memorial Court via Haymarket, Kirkcaldy, and Bus Station in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helensburgh station to Memorial Court via Quay Street, Hielenman's Umbrella, Waterloo Lane, Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road, Park & Ride Arrival Bay, and Park & Ride in around 4h 58m.
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- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Helensburgh Central to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £18–24
- 1st Class
- £29–45
Train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldy
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–14
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Helensburgh Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–10
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldy
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £9–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £9–13
- 1st Class
- £22–35
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- https://uk.megabus.com
Bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Halbeath Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://uk.megabus.com
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- customer.services@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Park & Ride to Memorial Court
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Road
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Quay Street to Hielenman's Umbrella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
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