There are 4 ways to get from Helensburgh to Portpatrick by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain Ayr - Stranraer / ...
5h 40m£28–39Bus via Ayr
cheapest- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
- Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Port Rodiebus 358 / ...
6h 22m£20–32Drive 111.2 mi
- Drive from Helensburgh to Portpatrickcar 111.2 mi
2h 23m£27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Quay Street to Hielenman's Umbrellabus 1A / ...
- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
6h 52m
Helensburgh to Portpatrick by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to Portpatrick is to bus via Ayr which costs £20 - £35 and takes 6h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Helensburgh to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £26 - £40.
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, Glasgow Buchanan and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
The distance between Helensburgh and Portpatrick is 130 miles. The road distance is 111.8 miles.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Portpatrick without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs £28 - £40.
It takes approximately 5h 40m 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 train which takes 5h 40m and costs £28 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus via Ayr, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 6h 22m.
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 23m to drive from Helensburgh to Portpatrick.
What companies run services between Helensburgh, Scotland and Portpatrick, Scotland?
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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Helensburgh Central to South Crescent via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, Henrietta Street, and Port Rodie in around 6h 22m.
- 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/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Henrietta Street to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- 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 9m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
- 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/
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