What is the cheapest way to get from Inverness to Helensburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Helensburgh is to bus which costs £17 - £45 and takes 5h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Inverness to Helensburgh?

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Helensburgh is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Helensburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Helensburgh Central via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Inverness to Helensburgh?

The distance between Inverness and Helensburgh is 202 miles. The road distance is 148.4 miles.

How do I travel from Inverness to Helensburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Inverness to Helensburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £40 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Inverness to Helensburgh?

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Inverness to Helensburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Helensburgh train from?

Inverness to Helensburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.

Train, bus or fly from Inverness to Helensburgh?

The best way to get from Inverness to Helensburgh is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £45 and takes 5h 4m, you could also fly, which costs £95 - £240 and takes 6h 24m.

Where does the Inverness to Helensburgh train arrive?

Inverness to Helensburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Helensburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Helensburgh is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Inverness to Helensburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Inverness to Helensburgh?

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Where can I stay near Helensburgh?

There are 765+ hotels available in Helensburgh.

Inverness to Helensburgh - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Inverness to Helensburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen StreetInverness - Glasgow Queen Street
4h 40m
£40–71
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus StationUk093
5h 4m
£17–43
Drive 147.5 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Helensburgh147.5 mi
3h 5m
£37–53
Fly
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)INV - GLA
6h 24m
£96–239
Bus via Townend Road
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
2. Take the bus from St Enoch subway to Townend Road1A
5h 25m

Inverness to Helensburgh by train

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Distance: 200.6 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Helensburgh, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–65 and the journey takes 3h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £8–19 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Two other operators also service this route.

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