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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Helensburgh is to bus via Townend Road which costs £16 - £40 and takes 5h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Helensburgh is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £25 - £120.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Helensburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Helensburgh Central via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Preston to Helensburgh?

The distance between Preston and Helensburgh is 214 miles. The road distance is 206.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Helensburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £25 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Preston to Helensburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Helensburgh train from?

Preston to Helensburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Helensburgh?

The best way to get from Preston to Helensburgh is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £25 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £60 and takes 5h 29m.

Where does the Preston to Helensburgh train arrive?

Preston to Helensburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Preston to Helensburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Helensburgh is 206 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Preston to Helensburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Helensburgh?

There are 753+ hotels available in Helensburgh.

Preston to Helensburgh - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Preston to Helensburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Helensburgh Centraltrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
3h 31m
£26–113
Bus via Townend Road
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
5h 59m
£16–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181
5h 29m
£25–56
Drive 205 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Helensburghcar 205 mi
3h 37m
£51–73
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
6h 20m
£66–169
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
6h 2m
£82–189
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
5h 48m
£42–165

Preston to Helensburgh by train and foot

223Weekly Services

3h 31mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 213.1 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Helensburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Preston to Helensburgh Central via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Coach Stn to Buchanan Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £25–50 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Megabus UK also services this route once daily.

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