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

The cheapest way to get from Rugby to Helensburgh is to fly and train which costs £40 - £130 and takes 4h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rugby to Helensburgh is to fly and train which takes 4h 13m and costs £40 - £130.

Is there a direct train between Rugby and Helensburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from Rugby and arriving at Helensburgh Central via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Rugby to Helensburgh?

The distance between Rugby and Helensburgh is 341 miles. The road distance is 343.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rugby to Helensburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £120 - £210.

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

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

Where do I catch the Rugby to Helensburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Rugby to Helensburgh?

The best way to get from Rugby to Helensburgh is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 11h 36m.

Where does the Rugby to Helensburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rugby to Helensburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Rugby to Helensburgh is 343 miles. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Rugby to Helensburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Helensburgh?

There are 498+ hotels available in Helensburgh.

Rugby to Helensburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and subway

There are 10 ways to get from Rugby to Helensburgh by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Rugby to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central
5h 15m
£123–201
Fly Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Helensburgh Centraltrain
4h 13m
£44–122
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
11h 36m
£70–170
Drive 341.1 mi
1. Drive from Rugby to Helensburghcar 341.1 mi
5h 46m
£83–120
Train via Wigan
1. Take the train from Rugby to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain
3. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain
6h 33m
£118–233
Fly Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Helensburgh Centraltrain
5h 19m
£69–154
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rugby to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Helensburgh Centraltrain
5h 26m
£110–328
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rugby to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Helensburgh Centraltrain
5h 31m
£102–361
Train, subway to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Rugby to London Eustontrain
2. Take the subway from Euston station to Tottenham Hale stationsubway
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Helensburgh Centraltrain
5h 38m
£71–236
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Rugby to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
5h 32m
£76–212

Rugby to Helensburgh by train and foot

16Weekly Services

5h 15mAverage Duration

£123Cheapest Price

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Distance: 338.7 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Rugby to Glasgow Central twice daily. Tickets cost £110–190 and the journey takes 4h 3m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £55–140 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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