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

The cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to Helensburgh is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 5h 10m.

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 119 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 bus which takes 5h 10m and costs £23 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m 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 bus which takes 5h 10m and costs £23 - £40. Alternatively, you can train via Ayr, which costs £50 - £100 and takes 5h 13m.

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 482+ 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 bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
5h 10m
£24–38
Train via Ayr
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Helensburgh Centraltrain
5h 13m
£53–98
Drive 111 mi
1. Drive from Portpatrick to Helensburghcar 111 mi
2h 22m
£28–40
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central
5h 18m
£52–93
Bus via Townend Road
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 11m

Portpatrick to Helensburgh by bus, foot, and train

28Weekly Services

5h 10mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Portpatrick to Helensburgh.

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Distance: 118.6 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

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

Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £14–21 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, 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 13m.

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