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How to get from Helensburgh to Greenock by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Helensburgh to Greenock in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Helensburgh Central station to Charing Cross (Glasgow) station. Next, take the 901 bus from Pitt Street, Glasgow station to West Stewart Street, Greenock station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min.

117min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 901901
Walk to Greenock
Leaves from Helensburgh Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Helensburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Charing Cross (Glasgow)
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pitt Street, Glasgow
    ID 6090192
    730 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Largs
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Stewart Street, Greenock
    ID 6130315
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to Greenock
    Walk to
    Greenock
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, SCOTRAIL and 517

To get from Helensburgh to Greenock in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Helensburgh Central station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 517 bus from Branchton Station, Branchton station to Stance 2, Greenock station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min.

136min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 517517
Walk to Greenock
Leaves from Helensburgh Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Helensburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Wemyss Bay
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Branchton
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Branchton Station, Branchton
    ID 6130250
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 517517
    Wait for bus
    517
    Greenock
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stance 2, Greenock
    ID 6130444
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Greenock
    Walk to
    Greenock
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Helensburgh to Greenock

The distance between Helensburgh, Scotland and Greenock, Scotland is approximately 46.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 117 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Helensburgh to Greenock by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Helensburgh

Helensburgh is located at Helensburgh, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Helensburgh Central.

Train stations close to Helensburgh:

  • Helensburgh Upper

Bus stations close to Helensburgh:

  • Helensburgh Central
  • Helensburgh Railway Station, Helensburgh
  • Lomond Street, Helensburgh

Public transport stations close to Greenock, Scotland

Greenock is located at Greenock, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is West Stewart Street, Greenock.

Train stations close to Greenock:

  • Greenock Central
  • Greenock West
  • Drumfrochar

Bus stations close to Greenock:

  • West Stewart Street, Greenock
  • Stance 1, Greenock
  • Stance 2, Greenock

Alternative route by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, SCOTRAIL and 517

To get from Helensburgh to Greenock in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Helensburgh Central station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 517 bus from Branchton Station, Branchton station to Stance 2, Greenock station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min.

136min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 517517
Walk to Greenock
Leaves from Helensburgh Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Helensburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Wemyss Bay
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Branchton
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Branchton Station, Branchton
    ID 6130250
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 517517
    Wait for bus
    517
    Greenock
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stance 2, Greenock
    ID 6130444
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Greenock
    Walk to
    Greenock
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Helensburgh to Greenock?

    The fastest way takes 117 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 901.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Helensburgh to Greenock?

    The alternative route takes 136 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 517.

  • Is there a direct train between Helensburgh and Greenock in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 57 min.

  • Which train line goes from Helensburgh to Greenock in Scotland?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Edinburgh station near Helensburgh to Charing Cross (Glasgow) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Charing Cross (Glasgow) station near Greenock in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Helensburgh to Greenock in Scotland by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Helensburgh and Greenock in Scotland by train and bus is about 1 hr 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Helensburgh to get to Greenock in Scotland?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Edinburgh station near Helensburgh in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Helensburgh and Greenock in Scotland?

    Get off the train at the Charing Cross (Glasgow) stop, which is closest to Greenock in Scotland.

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