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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Helensburgh is to fly and train which costs £35 - £130 and takes 5h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Helensburgh is to train and fly which takes 4h 58m and costs £50 - £170.

How far is it from Ireland to Helensburgh?

The distance between Ireland and Helensburgh is 197 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ireland to Helensburgh without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 11h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Ireland to Helensburgh, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Helensburgh?

There are 473+ hotels available in Helensburgh.

Ireland to Helensburgh - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Ireland to Helensburgh by train, plane, bus, busferry, car, or car 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 to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
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1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Helensburgh Centraltrain
4h 58m
£53–167
Fly Dublin Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Helensburgh Centraltrain
5h 13m
£39–129
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Westland Row to Grand Central Stationbus 785
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
11h
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Helensburghcar
6h 16m
£56–113
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Helensburgh Centraltrain
5h 26m
£49–136
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Helensburgh Centraltrain
6h 37m
£74–153
Fly Dublin Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Helensburgh Centraltrain
6h 25m
£65–181
Fly Cork Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane ORK - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Helensburgh Centraltrain
5h 24m
£60–178
Fly Cork Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane ORK - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Helensburgh Centraltrain
6h 16m
£61–195
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain Dublin Connolly - Belfast Great Central
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
11h 9m
Bus, bus and ferry via Townend Road
1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus 705x
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
12h 33m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Map of how to get from Ireland to Helensburgh.

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Distance: 196.1 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Ireland and Helensburgh, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Helensburgh. However, you can take the train to Belfast Great Central, walk to Grand Central Station Stand 10, take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 500 bus to Cathedral Street, walk to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, then take the train to Helensburgh Central. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westland Row to Helensburgh Central via Grand Central Station, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 11h.

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