There are 6 ways to get from Helensburgh to Old Kilpatrick by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Dalmuirtrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the bus from Swindon Street to Gavinburn Streetbus 1E / ...
38 minDrive 13.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Helensburgh to Old Kilpatrickcar 13.1 mi
22 min£4–5Train, bus via Dumbarton Central
- Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Dumbarton Centraltrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the bus from Poplar Road to Old Kilpatrick Churchbus 1A
50 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Helensburgh to Old Kilpatricktaxi 13.1 mi
22 min£30–40Train
- Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Dumbarton Centraltrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Kilpatricktrain Balloch - Larkhall / ...
44 min£6–8Line 206 bus, line 1 bus
- Take the bus from Helensburgh station to Bowie Streetbus 206
- Take the bus from Bowie Street to Old Kilpatrick Churchbus 1 / ...
58 min
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to Old Kilpatrick is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 22 min.
The fastest way to get from Helensburgh to Old Kilpatrick is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs £30 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Helensburgh station to Old Kilpatrick. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh station and arriving at Old Kilpatrick Church via Bowie Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.
No, there is no direct train from Helensburgh to Old Kilpatrick. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh Central and arriving at Kilpatrick via Dumbarton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44 min.
The distance between Helensburgh and Old Kilpatrick is 16 miles. The road distance is 13.1 miles.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Old Kilpatrick without a car is to train and bus which takes 38 min and costs .
It takes approximately 38 min to get from Helensburgh to Old Kilpatrick, including transfers.
Helensburgh to Old Kilpatrick bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Helensburgh station.
Helensburgh to Old Kilpatrick train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Helensburgh Central station.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Old Kilpatrick is to train which takes 44 min and costs £6 - £9. Alternatively, you can line 206 bus and line 1 bus, which costs and takes 58 min.
What companies run services between Helensburgh, Scotland and Old Kilpatrick, Scotland?
You can take a train from Helensburgh Central to Kilpatrick via Dumbarton Central in around 44 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helensburgh station to Old Kilpatrick Church via Bowie Street in around 58 min.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Helensburgh Central to Dalmuir
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–16
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £5–8
- 1st Class
- £11–16
Train from Helensburgh Central to Dumbarton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–6
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Dumbarton Central to Kilpatrick
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £1–2
- 1st Class
- £1–3
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Swindon Street to Gavinburn Street
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
Bus from Poplar Road to Old Kilpatrick Church
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
Bus from Helensburgh station to Bowie Street
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
Bus from Bowie Street to Old Kilpatrick Church
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- £30–40
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 Old Kilpatrick bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Bowie Street station.
Helensburgh to Old Kilpatrick train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dumbarton Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helensburgh to Old Kilpatrick is 13 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Helensburgh to Old Kilpatrick.
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