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

The cheapest way to get from Saltcoats to Helensburgh is to drive which costs £9 - £15 and takes 56 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Saltcoats to Helensburgh is to drive which takes 56 min and costs £9 - £15.

Is there a direct train between Saltcoats and Helensburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Saltcoats to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from Saltcoats and arriving at Helensburgh Central via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.

How far is it from Saltcoats to Helensburgh?

The distance between Saltcoats and Helensburgh is 53 miles. The road distance is 41.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Saltcoats to Helensburgh without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £16 - £22.

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

It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Saltcoats to Helensburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saltcoats to Helensburgh train from?

Saltcoats to Helensburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Saltcoats station.

Where does the Saltcoats to Helensburgh train arrive?

Saltcoats to Helensburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Saltcoats to Helensburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Saltcoats to Helensburgh is 41 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Saltcoats to Helensburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Helensburgh?

There are 759+ hotels available in Helensburgh.

Saltcoats to Helensburgh - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 585 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Saltcoats to Helensburgh by train, bus, ferry, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Saltcoats to Glasgow Centraltrain Largs - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Helensburgh Centraltrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
1h 56m
£17–22
Drive 41.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Saltcoats to Helensburghcar 41.1 mi
56 min
£10–15
Line 585 bus, line 901 bus, ferry, bus
1. Take the bus from North Ayrshire Museum to Crawford Streetbus 585
2. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Kempock Placebus 901
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Kilcreggan Ferry Terminalferry
4. Take the bus from Kilcreggan Pier to King Streetbus 316
3h 31m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Saltcoats to Helensburghtaxi 41.1 mi
56 min
£85–110

Saltcoats to Helensburgh by train and foot

240Weekly Services

1h 56mAverage Duration

£17Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Saltcoats to Helensburgh.

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Distance: 52.4 mi
Duration: 1h 56m

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

You can take a train from Saltcoats to Helensburgh Central via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 1h 56m.

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