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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Helensburgh is to drive which costs £16 - £25 and takes 1h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Helensburgh is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct train between Perth and Helensburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Perth to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Helensburgh Central via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

How far is it from Perth to Helensburgh?

The distance between Perth and Helensburgh is 85 miles. The road distance is 67.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Helensburgh without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs £22 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Perth to Helensburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Helensburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Perth to Helensburgh?

The best way to get from Perth to Helensburgh is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs £22 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 31m.

Where does the Perth to Helensburgh train arrive?

Perth to Helensburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Perth to Helensburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Helensburgh is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Perth to Helensburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Helensburgh?

There are 753+ hotels available in Helensburgh.

Perth to Helensburgh - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Perth 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 Perth to Glasgow Queen StreetDundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Helensburgh CentralEdinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
2h 18m
£23–32
Drive 66.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Perth to Helensburgh66.7 mi
1h 20m
£17–25
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationM8
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Helensburgh CentralEdinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
2h 54m
£19–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk093
2. Take the bus from St Enoch subway to Townend Road1A
3h 31m

Perth to Helensburgh by train

235Weekly Trains

2h 18mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 84.1 mi
Duration: 2h 18m

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

You can take a train from Perth to Helensburgh Central via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Helensburgh Central via Buchanan Bus Station, St Enoch subway, Townend Road, and Dumbarton Central in around 3h 31m.

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