There are 5 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Helensburgh by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Church Street to Bath Streetbus X79 / ...
- Take the train from Charing Cross (Glasgow) to Helensburgh Centraltrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
1h 51m£15–24Drive 40.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kilmarnock to Helensburghcar 40.7 mi
57 min£11–15Train
- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain Kilmarnock - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Hyndland to Helensburgh Centraltrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
2h£17–29Bus
- Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus X76 / ...
- Take the bus from St Enoch subway to Townend Roadbus 1A
2h 43m£15–22Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kilmarnock to Helensburghtaxi 40.7 mi
57 min£180–220
Kilmarnock to Helensburgh by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Helensburgh is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 57 min.
The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Helensburgh is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £10 - £15.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock station to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock Bus Station and arriving at Townend Road via St Enoch subway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock and arriving at Helensburgh Central via Glasgow Central Low Level and Hyndland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Helensburgh is 44 miles. The road distance is 40.9 miles.
The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Helensburgh without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 51m and costs £15 - £24.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Kilmarnock to Helensburgh, including transfers.
Kilmarnock to Helensburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Kilmarnock Bus Station.
Kilmarnock to Helensburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Helensburgh is to train which takes 2h and costs £17 - £29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £22 and takes 2h 43m.
What companies run services between Kilmarnock, Scotland and Helensburgh, Scotland?
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Helensburgh Central via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Hyndland in around 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Helensburgh Central via Waterloo Lane, St Enoch subway, Townend Road, and Dumbarton Central in around 2h 43m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Charing Cross (Glasgow) to Helensburgh Central
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Hyndland to Helensburgh Central
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- ScotRail
Bus from Church Street to Bath Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Waterloo Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from St Enoch subway to Townend Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- £180–220
Bel-Air Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1563 550 810
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
Hurlford Radio Cars
- Phone
- +44 1563 544 882
Thistle Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1563 522 222
- Website
- thistle-cabs.co.uk
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Booking & Getting There
Kilmarnock to Helensburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Waterloo Lane station.
Kilmarnock to Helensburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Helensburgh is 41 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Kilmarnock to Helensburgh.
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