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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Helensburgh is to bus via Townend Road which costs £25 - £50 and takes 8h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Helensburgh is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Helensburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Helensburgh Central via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

How far is it from Leeds to Helensburgh?

The distance between Leeds and Helensburgh is 295 miles. The road distance is 230.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Helensburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £110 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Leeds to Helensburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Helensburgh train from?

Leeds to Helensburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.

Train or bus from Leeds to Helensburgh?

The best way to get from Leeds to Helensburgh is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £110 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £60 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Leeds to Helensburgh train arrive?

Leeds to Helensburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Leeds to Helensburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Helensburgh is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Leeds to Helensburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Helensburgh?

There are 768+ hotels available in Helensburgh.

Leeds to Helensburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Leeds 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 Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Helensburgh Centraltrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central
5h 28m
£118–336
Bus via Townend Road
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
8h 54m
£26–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 591 / ...
7h 20m
£30–58
Drive 229 mi
1. Drive from Leeds to Helensburghcar 229 mi
4h 28m
£56–81
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LBA - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Helensburgh Centraltrain
5h 53m
£55–126
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
6h 30m
£66–184
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
5h 50m
£88–281
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Helensburgh Centraltrain
6h 55m
£109–316
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Stevenagetrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Helensburgh Centraltrain
7h 10m
£120–225

Leeds to Helensburgh by train

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5h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 293.5 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Leeds, England and Helensburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Leeds to Helensburgh Central via Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £30–45 and the journey takes 6h 10m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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