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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Helensburgh is to line 47 bus and bus and train which costs £24 - £40 and takes 8h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Helensburgh is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Helensburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Helensburgh Central via Preston and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Helensburgh?

The distance between Liverpool and Helensburgh is 249 miles. The road distance is 241.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Helensburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £30 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Liverpool to Helensburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Helensburgh train from?

Liverpool to Helensburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Liverpool to Helensburgh?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Helensburgh is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £30 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 11m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £190 and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Liverpool to Helensburgh train arrive?

Liverpool to Helensburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Liverpool to Helensburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to Helensburgh is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Liverpool to Helensburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Helensburgh?

There are 769+ hotels available in Helensburgh.

Liverpool to Helensburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Liverpool 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 Liverpool Lime Street to PrestonLiverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow CentralLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 55m
£32–139
Line 47 bus, bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds Street to Leicester Street47 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leicester Street to Bus StationX2
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Helensburgh Central
8h 31m
£24–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Station802 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Enoch subway to Townend Road1A
6h 11m
Drive 240.3 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool to Helensburgh240.3 mi
4h 12m
£60–86
Fly Liverpool to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LPL - GLA
5h 16m
£67–184
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)MAN - GLA
6h 20m
£70–166
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
5h 44m
£47–149
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Helensburgh Central
6h 51m
£74–179

Liverpool to Helensburgh by train and foot

142Weekly Services

4h 55mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Liverpool to Helensburgh.

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Distance: 248 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Helensburgh Central via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Helensburgh Central via Buchanan Bus Station, St Enoch subway, Townend Road, and Dumbarton Central in around 6h 11m.

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