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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Helensburgh is to bus via Townend Road which costs £19 - £55 and takes 6h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Helensburgh is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Helensburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Helensburgh Central via Preston and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from Manchester to Helensburgh?

The distance between Manchester and Helensburgh is 246 miles. The road distance is 237.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Helensburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £30 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Manchester to Helensburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Helensburgh train from?

Manchester to Helensburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Helensburgh?

The best way to get from Manchester to Helensburgh is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £30 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Townend Road, which costs £19 - £55 and takes 6h 13m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 5h 38m.

Where does the Manchester to Helensburgh train arrive?

Manchester to Helensburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Helensburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Helensburgh is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Manchester to Helensburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Helensburgh?

There are 755+ hotels available in Helensburgh.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester 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 Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Preston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 44m
£30–137
Bus via Townend Road
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
6h 13m
£20–52
Drive 236.1 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Helensburghcar 236.1 mi
4h 12m
£58–84
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
5h 38m
£61–146
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181
6h 21m
£37–59
Train to Liverpool, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
5h 46m
£71–173
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
5h 30m
£42–177
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Helensburgh Centraltrain
6h 35m
£64–227

Manchester to Helensburgh by train and foot

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4h 44mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Helensburgh.

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Distance: 244.3 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Helensburgh Central via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £15–40 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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