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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Helensburgh is to bus which costs £13 - £26 and takes 6h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Helensburgh is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Helensburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Helensburgh Central via Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Helensburgh?

The distance between Sunderland and Helensburgh is 202 miles. The road distance is 185.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Helensburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £35 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Sunderland to Helensburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Helensburgh train from?

Sunderland to Helensburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train, bus or fly from Sunderland to Helensburgh?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Helensburgh is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £35 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus via Newcastle Coach Station, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 6h 33m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £170 and takes 6h 26m.

Where does the Sunderland to Helensburgh train arrive?

Sunderland to Helensburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Helensburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Helensburgh is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Sunderland to Helensburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Helensburgh?

There are 754+ hotels available in Helensburgh.

Sunderland to Helensburgh - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Sunderland to Helensburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Helensburgh CentralEdinburgh - Helensburgh Central
4h 33m
£35–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUk010 / ...
6h 46m
£14–26
Bus via Newcastle Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station180 / ...
6h 33m
£26–39
Drive 184.5 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Helensburgh184.5 mi
3h 32m
£47–68
Fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)NCL - GLA
6h 26m
£72–164
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)NCL - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Helensburgh Central
7h 34m
£63–190

Sunderland to Helensburgh by subway and train

219Weekly Services

4h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 200.7 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a subway from Sunderland to Helensburgh Central via Central Station, Newcastle, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £15–26 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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