There are 3 ways to get from Helensburgh to Perth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Particktrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
2h 17m£34–54Drive 66.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Helensburgh to Perthcar 66.5 mi
1h 22m£17–25Bus
- Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Hielenman's Umbrellabus 1A / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to South Streetbus M9 / ...
3h 37m£18–30
Helensburgh to Perth by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to Perth is to drive which costs £16 - £25 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Helensburgh to Perth is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs £16 - £25.
No, there is no direct bus from Helensburgh station to Perth. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh station and arriving at South Street via Shopping Centre Entrance, Waterloo Lane and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Helensburgh to Perth. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh Central and arriving at Perth via Partick SPT Subway Station and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
The distance between Helensburgh and Perth is 85 miles. The road distance is 66.9 miles.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Perth without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs £30 - £55.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Helensburgh to Perth, including transfers.
Helensburgh to Perth bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Shopping Centre Entrance station.
Helensburgh to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Helensburgh Central station.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Perth is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £30 and takes 3h 37m.
What companies run services between Helensburgh, Scotland and Perth, Scotland?
You can take a train from Helensburgh Central to Perth via Partick, Partick SPT Subway Station, Buchanan Street SPT Subway Station, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helensburgh station to South Street via Shopping Centre Entrance, Hielenman's Umbrella, Waterloo Lane, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 37m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Helensburgh Central to Partick
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Hielenman's Umbrella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- enquiries@parksofhamilton.co.uk
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to South Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to South Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £11–21
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to South Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Ember
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Helensburgh to Perth bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Hielenman's Umbrella station.
Helensburgh to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Partick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helensburgh to Perth is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Helensburgh to Perth.
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