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 6m.

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 9m 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 Oxford Road and arriving at Helensburgh Central via Preston and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Manchester to Helensburgh?

The distance between Manchester and Helensburgh is 245 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 45m and costs £30 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m 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 Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Helensburgh?

The best way to get from Manchester to Helensburgh is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £30 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Townend Road, which costs £19 - £55 and takes 6h 6m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £140 and takes 5h 12m.

Where does the Manchester to Helensburgh train arrive?

Manchester to Helensburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, 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 9m 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 766+ 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 Oxford Road to PrestonManchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow CentralLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 45m
£32–137
Bus via Townend Road
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUkn30 / ...
6h 6m
£20–51
Drive 236.1 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Helensburgh236.1 mi
4h 9m
£58–84
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)MAN - GLA
5h 12m
£61–136
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station590 / ...
6h 13m
£37–59
Train to Liverpool, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LPL - GLA
5h 42m
£72–163
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
5h 24m
£54–233
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Helensburgh Central
6h 34m
£81–258

Manchester to Helensburgh by train and foot

224Weekly Services

4h 45mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Helensburgh.

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Distance: 243.7 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Helensburgh Central via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £15–40 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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