There are 3 ways to get from Helensburgh to Tiree by train, plane, bus, or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, fly
best- Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Tiree (TRE)plane GLA - TRE
3h 16m£88–182Bus, ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Tarbet to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
- Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Tiree Ferry Terminalferry Cm16
8h 36m£37–129Train, ferry
- Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
- Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Tiree Ferry Terminalferry Cm16
9h 8m£65–185
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Tiree (TRE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to Tiree is to bus and ferry which costs £35 - £130 and takes 8h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Helensburgh to Tiree is to train and fly which takes 3h 16m and costs £85 - £190.
The distance between Helensburgh and Tiree is 136 miles.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Tiree without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 8h 36m and costs £35 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Helensburgh to Tiree, including transfers.
There are four+ hotels available in Tiree.
What companies run services between Helensburgh, Scotland and Tiree, Scotland?
There is no direct connection from Helensburgh to Tiree. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, walk to Cathedral Street, take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, then fly to Tiree (TRE). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colquhoun Square to Tiree via Tarbet, Oban Bus Station, Oban Ferry Terminal, and Tiree Ferry Terminal in around 8h 36m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Tiree
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Helensburgh Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Dumbarton Central to Oban
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Tarbet to Oban Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Tarbet to Oban Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)1475 650 397
- enquiries@calmac.co.uk
- Website
- calmac.co.uk
Ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Tiree Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £11–95
- Website
- https://www.calmac.co.uk
- Passenger Fare
- £11–16
- Car Fare
- £75–95
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide