There are 4 ways to get from Helensburgh to Windermere by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Particktrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 6m£52–102Line 206 bus, bus, line 104 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Helensburgh station to Shopping Centre Entrancebus 206
- Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Mitchell Streetbus 1A / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus
- Take the bus from La Mexxaluna to Bus Stationbus 104
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Beech Streetbus 508
8h 48m£25–34Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Hielenman's Umbrellabus 1A / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Beech Streetbus 508
6h 40m£47–80Drive 162.7 mi
- Drive from Helensburgh to Windermerecar 162.7 mi
3h 3m£41–59
Helensburgh to Windermere by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to Windermere is to line 206 bus and bus and line 104 bus which costs £24 - £35 and takes 8h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Helensburgh to Windermere is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Helensburgh station to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh station and arriving at Beech Street via Shopping Centre Entrance, Buchanan Bus Station, La Mexxaluna and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Helensburgh to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh Central and arriving at Windermere via Partick, Glasgow Central and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Helensburgh and Windermere is 184 miles. The road distance is 163.7 miles.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Windermere without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £50 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Helensburgh to Windermere, including transfers.
Helensburgh to Windermere bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Helensburgh station.
Helensburgh to Windermere train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Helensburgh Central station.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Windermere is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can line 206 bus and bus and line 104 bus, which costs £24 - £35 and takes 8h 48m.
What companies run services between Helensburgh, Scotland and Windermere, England?
You can take a train from Helensburgh Central to Windermere via Partick, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helensburgh station to Beech Street via Shopping Centre Entrance, Mitchell Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, La Mexxaluna, and Bus Station in around 8h 48m.
- 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
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Hielenman's Umbrella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Helensburgh station to Shopping Centre Entrance
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Mitchell Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Rail Station to Beech Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from La Mexxaluna to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Bus Station to Beech Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Helensburgh to Windermere bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Shopping Centre Entrance station.
Helensburgh to Windermere train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Partick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helensburgh to Windermere is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Helensburgh to Windermere.
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