What is the cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Helensburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Helensburgh is to ferry and train which costs £21 - £65 and takes 3h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Helensburgh?

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Helensburgh is to ferry and train which takes 3h 35m and costs £21 - £65.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Helensburgh?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Helensburgh is 81 miles.

How do I travel from Isle of Arran to Helensburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Helensburgh without a car is to ferry and line 10 bus and bus and train which takes 5h 34m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Isle of Arran to Helensburgh?

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Isle of Arran to Helensburgh, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Helensburgh?

There are 765+ hotels available in Helensburgh.

Isle of Arran to Helensburgh - 4 ways to travel via train, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Helensburgh by ferry, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Helensburgh Central
3h 35m
£22–61
Ferry, line 10 bus, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Dunlop Street10 / ...
3. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Waterloo LaneX76 / ...
4. Take the bus from St Enoch subway to Townend Road1A
5. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Helensburgh Central
5h 34m
Ferry, line 10 bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Dunlop Street10 / ...
3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Central
5h 13m
£35–72
Ferry, line 10 bus, line 4 bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Dunlop Street10 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dunlop Street to Bath Street4 / ...
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Helensburgh Central
5h 37m
£30–68

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 80.5 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Isle of Arran, Scotland and Helensburgh, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Helensburgh. However, you can drive to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Troon Ferry Terminal, drive to Irvine, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, then take the train to Helensburgh Central. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Helensburgh Central via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Waterloo Lane, St Enoch subway, Townend Road, and Dumbarton Central in around 5h 34m.

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