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 £29 - £60 and takes 3h 53m.

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 53m and costs £29 - £60.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Helensburgh?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Helensburgh is 71 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 train which takes 3h 53m and costs £29 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Isle of Arran to Helensburgh, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Helensburgh?

There are 749+ hotels available in Helensburgh.

Isle of Arran to Helensburgh - 2 ways to travel via train, and ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Helensburgh by ferry, train, or bus

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Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Helensburgh Central
3h 53m
£30–60
Ferry, line 585 bus, line 901 bus, bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the bus from Hill Street to Main Street585
3. Take the bus from School Wynd to Kempock Place901
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Kilcreggan Ferry Terminal
5. Take the bus from Kilcreggan Pier to King Street316
4h 51m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 70.6 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

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 take the taxi to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, walk to Ardrossan Harbour, 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 King Street via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Hill Street, Main Street, School Wynd, Kempock Place, Gourock Ferry Terminal, Kilcreggan Ferry Terminal, and Kilcreggan Pier in around 4h 51m.

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