There are 4 ways to get from Helensburgh to Shotts by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low LevelHelensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to ShottsGlasgow Central - Edinburgh
1h 49m£17–19Drive 42.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Helensburgh to Shotts42.4 mi
1h 1m£11–16Line 206 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Helensburgh station to Quay Street206
- Take the bus from Quay Street to James Watt Street1A / ...
3h 54mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Helensburgh to Shotts42.4 mi
1h 1m£90–110
Helensburgh to Shotts by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to Shotts is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Helensburgh to Shotts is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs £10 - £16.
No, there is no direct bus from Helensburgh station to Shotts. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh station and arriving at King Street via Quay Street, Buchanan Bus Station and Harthill Services. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Helensburgh to Shotts. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh Central and arriving at Shotts via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
The distance between Helensburgh and Shotts is 42 miles. The road distance is 42.6 miles.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Shotts without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £17 - £19.
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Helensburgh to Shotts, including transfers.
Helensburgh to Shotts bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Helensburgh station.
Helensburgh to Shotts train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Helensburgh Central station.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Shotts is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £17 - £19. Alternatively, you can line 206 bus and bus, which costs and takes 3h 54m.
What companies run services between Helensburgh, Scotland and Shotts, Scotland?
You can take a train from Helensburgh Central to Shotts via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and Glasgow Central in around 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helensburgh station to King Street via Quay Street, James Watt Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Harthill Services in around 3h 54m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- 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/
Train from Glasgow Central to Shotts
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–9
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Helensburgh station to Quay Street
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
Bus from Quay Street to James Watt Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- £90–110
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 Shotts bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Quay Street station.
Helensburgh to Shotts train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helensburgh to Shotts is 43 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Helensburgh to Shotts.
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