How to get from East Kilbride to Helensburgh by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from East Kilbride to Helensburgh in Scotland, take the 18 bus from Bus Station, East Kilbride station to Buchanan Street, Glasgow station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Helensburgh Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min.

108min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1818
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Bus Station, East Kilbride
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, East Kilbride
    ID 61501626
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Street, Glasgow
    ID 609075
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Helensburgh Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station Helensburgh Central
    Ride to train station
    Helensburgh Central
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 21 and SCOTRAIL

To get from East Kilbride to Helensburgh in Scotland, take the 21 bus from Bus Station, East Kilbride station to John Street, Glasgow station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Helensburgh Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min.

132min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2121
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Bus Station, East Kilbride
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, East Kilbride
    ID 61501625
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    John Street, Glasgow
    ID 609071
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Helensburgh Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station Helensburgh Central
    Ride to train station
    Helensburgh Central
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from East Kilbride to Helensburgh
The distance between East Kilbride, Scotland and Helensburgh, Scotland is approximately 32.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 108 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Kilbride to Helensburgh 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 East Kilbride

East Kilbride is located at East Kilbride, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Bus Station, East Kilbride.

Bus stations close to East Kilbride:

  • Bus Station, East Kilbride
  • Murray Roundabout, East Kilbride
  • Caledonian Court, East Kilbride
Public transport stations close to Helensburgh, Scotland

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

Train stations close to Helensburgh:

  • Helensburgh Upper

Bus stations close to Helensburgh:

  • William Street, Helensburgh
  • John Street, Helensburgh
  • Helensburgh Central
Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 21 and SCOTRAIL

To get from East Kilbride to Helensburgh in Scotland, take the 21 bus from Bus Station, East Kilbride station to John Street, Glasgow station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Helensburgh Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min.

132min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2121
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Bus Station, East Kilbride
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, East Kilbride
    ID 61501625
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    John Street, Glasgow
    ID 609071
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Helensburgh Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station Helensburgh Central
    Ride to train station
    Helensburgh Central
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Helensburgh?

    The fastest way takes 108 minutes, using Bus line 18, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from East Kilbride to Helensburgh?

    The alternative route takes 132 minutes, using Bus line 21, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between East Kilbride and Helensburgh in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 48 min.

  • Which bus line goes from East Kilbride to Helensburgh in Scotland?

    The 18 bus line goes from Bus Station, East Kilbride station near East Kilbride to Glasgow station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Glasgow station near Helensburgh in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between East Kilbride and Helensburgh in Scotland by bus and train is about 1 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near East Kilbride to get to Helensburgh in Scotland?

    Get on the 18 bus from the Bus Station, East Kilbride stop near East Kilbride in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between East Kilbride and Helensburgh in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Glasgow station, which is closest to Helensburgh in Scotland.

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