There are 4 ways to get from Prestwick to Helensburgh by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Prestwick Town to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Helensburgh Centraltrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
1h 58m£25–46Drive 50.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Prestwick to Helensburghcar 50.8 mi
1h 3m£13–18Bus
- Take the bus from Station Road to Waterloo Lanebus X77k / ...
- Take the bus from Howard Street to Swindon Streetbus 1A / ...
2h 24m£17–28Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kyle Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 4
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Helensburgh Centraltrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
3h 13m£18–30
Prestwick to Helensburgh by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Prestwick to Helensburgh is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Prestwick to Helensburgh is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs £12 - £18.
No, there is no direct bus from Prestwick station to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at Swindon Street via Howard Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Prestwick to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from Prestwick Town and arriving at Helensburgh Central via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
The distance between Prestwick and Helensburgh is 61 miles. The road distance is 51.1 miles.
The best way to get from Prestwick to Helensburgh without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £24 - £50.
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Prestwick to Helensburgh, including transfers.
Prestwick to Helensburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Station Road.
Prestwick to Helensburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Prestwick Town station.
The best way to get from Prestwick to Helensburgh is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £24 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £29 and takes 2h 24m.
What companies run services between Prestwick, Scotland and Helensburgh, Scotland?
You can take a train from Prestwick Town to Helensburgh Central via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station Road to Helensburgh Central via Waterloo Lane, Howard Street, Swindon Street, and Dalmuir in around 2h 24m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Prestwick Town to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Helensburgh Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Helensburgh Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- ScotRail
Bus from Station Road to Waterloo Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Kyle Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Howard Street to Swindon Street
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
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More Questions & Answers
Prestwick to Helensburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Waterloo Lane station.
Prestwick to Helensburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prestwick to Helensburgh is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Prestwick to Helensburgh.
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