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

The cheapest way to get from Maybole to Helensburgh is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maybole to Helensburgh is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct train between Maybole and Helensburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Maybole to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from Maybole and arriving at Helensburgh Central via Ayr and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Maybole to Helensburgh?

The distance between Maybole and Helensburgh is 73 miles. The road distance is 63.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maybole to Helensburgh without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs £19 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Maybole to Helensburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maybole to Helensburgh train from?

Maybole to Helensburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.

Train or bus from Maybole to Helensburgh?

The best way to get from Maybole to Helensburgh is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs £19 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 35m.

Where does the Maybole to Helensburgh train arrive?

Maybole to Helensburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Maybole to Helensburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Maybole to Helensburgh is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Maybole to Helensburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Helensburgh?

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Maybole to Helensburgh - 4 ways to travel via train, line 58 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Maybole to Helensburgh by train, bus, or car

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 Ayr to Glasgow CentralAyr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Helensburgh CentralEdinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
2h 31m
£20–36
Drive 62.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Maybole to Helensburgh62.9 mi
1h 17m
£16–23
Line 58 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kirland Street to Ayr Bus Station58 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bath StreetX77
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Helensburgh Central
2h 49m
£17–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo LaneX77 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Enoch subway to Townend Road1A
3h 35m

Maybole to Helensburgh by train and foot

89Weekly Services

2h 31mAverage Duration

£20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 72.6 mi
Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Maybole, Scotland and Helensburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Maybole to Helensburgh Central via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kirland Street to Helensburgh Central via Ayr Bus Station, Waterloo Lane, St Enoch subway, Townend Road, and Dumbarton Central in around 3h 35m.

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