There are 5 ways to get from Helensburgh to Portpatrick by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
5h 35m£23–30Train
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to AyrGlasgow Central - Ayr / ...
- Take the train from Ayr to StranraerAyr - Stranraer / ...
5h 40m£31–39Drive 111.2 mi
- Drive from Helensburgh to Portpatrick111.2 mi
2h 22m£28–41Bus via Glasgow
- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie923
5h 44mBus via Quay Street
- Take the bus from Quay Street to Hielenman's Umbrella1A / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
6h 41m
Helensburgh to Portpatrick by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to Portpatrick is to bus which costs £23 - £35 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Helensburgh to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs £27 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Helensburgh station to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh station and arriving at Post Office via Quay Street, Waterloo Lane, Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
The distance between Helensburgh and Portpatrick is 119 miles. The road distance is 111.8 miles.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Portpatrick without a car is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs £23 - £35.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Helensburgh to Portpatrick, including transfers.
Helensburgh to Portpatrick bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Quay Street station.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Portpatrick is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs £23 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £40 and takes 5h 40m.
Helensburgh to Portpatrick bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Hielenman's Umbrella station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helensburgh to Portpatrick is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Helensburgh to Portpatrick.
What companies run services between Helensburgh, Scotland and Portpatrick, Scotland?
Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie every 3 hours. Tickets cost £14–21 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Helensburgh Central to Post Office via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 5h 40m.
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- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–17
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- 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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