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

The cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to Helensburgh is to train which costs £20 - £30 and takes 5h 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 £26 - £40.

How far is it from Portpatrick to Helensburgh?

The distance between Portpatrick and Helensburgh is 131 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 11m and costs £30 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m 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 11m and costs £30 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus via Ayr, which costs £23 - £35 and takes 6h 4m.

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 760+ 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 11m
£31–39
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central
5h 16m
£20–29
Bus via Ayr
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Henrietta Streetbus 360 / ...
2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus 60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
6h 4m
£23–32
Drive 111 mi
1. Drive from Portpatrick to Helensburghcar 111 mi
2h 22m
£27–39
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 4m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Portpatrick to Helensburgh.

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Distance: 130.1 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

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, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Crescent to Helensburgh Central via Cross, Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Henrietta Street, Ayr Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 6h 4m.

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