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

The cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to Helensburgh is to bus via Ayr which costs £23 - £40 and takes 6h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portpatrick to Helensburgh is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs £27 - £40.

How far is it from Portpatrick to Helensburgh?

The distance between Portpatrick and Helensburgh is 130 miles. The road distance is 111.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portpatrick to Helensburgh without a car is to train via Ayr which takes 5h 15m and costs £50 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Portpatrick to Helensburgh, including transfers.

Train or bus from Portpatrick to Helensburgh?

The best way to get from Portpatrick to Helensburgh is to train via Ayr which takes 5h 15m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can Bus, which costs and takes 6h 5m.

Can I drive from Portpatrick to Helensburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Portpatrick to Helensburgh is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Portpatrick to Helensburgh.

Where can I stay near Helensburgh?

There are 498+ hotels available in Helensburgh.

Portpatrick to Helensburgh - 5 ways to travel via train, Bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Portpatrick 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 via Ayr
best
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain Stranraer - Ayr / ...
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 15m
£53–98
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Inglis Waybus 360 / ...
2. Take the bus from Inglis Way to Ayr Bus Stationbus 60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
6h 16m
£23–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from St Enoch subway to Townend Roadbus 1A
6h 5m
Drive 111 mi
1. Drive from Portpatrick to Helensburghcar 111 mi
2h 22m
£27–39
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central
5h 19m
£53–96

Portpatrick to Helensburgh by bus, foot, and train

35Weekly Services

5h 15mAverage Duration

£53Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Portpatrick to Helensburgh.

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Distance: 129.3 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a bus from South Crescent to Helensburgh Central via Cross, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Hyndland in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Crescent to Helensburgh Central via Cross, Stranraer Port Rodie, Glasgow Buchanan, St Enoch subway, Townend Road, and Dumbarton Central in around 6h 5m.

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