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How to get from Buchanan Bus Station to Helensburgh by train?

By train

Take one direct train from Buchanan Bus Station to Helensburgh in Scotland: take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Helensburgh Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min.

61min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Glasgow Queen Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Helensburgh Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station Helensburgh Central
    Ride to train station
    Helensburgh Central
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Buchanan Bus Station to Helensburgh in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 9A bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Central Station, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 bus and finally take the 1B bus from St Mary's Way, Dumbarton station to Helensburgh Railway Station, Helensburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min.

99min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9A9A
Bus - 11
Bus - 1B1B
Walk to Helensburgh
Leaves from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903728
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9A9A
    Wait for bus
    9A
    Braehead Shopping Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Station, Glasgow
    ID 609031
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Argyle Street, Glasgow
    ID 60904
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Balloch
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Mary's Way, Dumbarton
    ID 6080269
    58 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1B1B
    Wait for bus
    1B
    Helensburgh
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Helensburgh Railway Station, Helensburgh
    ID 6070524
    26 min
  • 9
    Walk to Helensburgh
    Walk to
    Helensburgh
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Buchanan Bus Station to Helensburgh

The distance between Buchanan Bus Station, Scotland and Helensburgh, Scotland is approximately 23.27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Buchanan Bus Station to Helensburgh by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Buchanan Bus Station

Buchanan Bus Station is located at Killermont Street, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow.

Train stations close to Buchanan Bus Station:

  • Glasgow Queen Street

Bus stations close to Buchanan Bus Station:

  • Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow

Public transport stations close to Helensburgh, Scotland

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

Train stations close to Helensburgh:

  • Helensburgh Upper

Bus stations close to Helensburgh:

  • Stafford Street, Helensburgh
  • Lomond Street, Helensburgh
  • Helensburgh Railway Station, Helensburgh

By bus

To get from Buchanan Bus Station to Helensburgh in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 9A bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Central Station, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 bus and finally take the 1B bus from St Mary's Way, Dumbarton station to Helensburgh Railway Station, Helensburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min.

99min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9A9A
Bus - 11
Bus - 1B1B
Walk to Helensburgh
Leaves from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903728
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9A9A
    Wait for bus
    9A
    Braehead Shopping Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Station, Glasgow
    ID 609031
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Argyle Street, Glasgow
    ID 60904
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Balloch
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Mary's Way, Dumbarton
    ID 6080269
    58 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1B1B
    Wait for bus
    1B
    Helensburgh
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Helensburgh Railway Station, Helensburgh
    ID 6070524
    26 min
  • 9
    Walk to Helensburgh
    Walk to
    Helensburgh
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Buchanan Bus Station to Helensburgh?

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Buchanan Bus Station to Helensburgh?

    The alternative route takes 99 minutes, using Bus line 9A, Bus line 1, Bus line 1B.

  • Is there a direct train between Buchanan Bus Station and Helensburgh?

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from Buchanan Bus Station in Glasgow to Helensburgh in Scotland in 1 hr 1 min.

  • Which train line goes from Buchanan Bus Station to Helensburgh?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Glasgow Queen Street station near Buchanan Bus Station in Glasgow to Helensburgh Central station near Helensburgh in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Buchanan Bus Station to Helensburgh by train?

    The total travel time between Buchanan Bus Station in Glasgow and Helensburgh in Scotland by train is about 1 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Buchanan Bus Station to get to Helensburgh?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Glasgow Queen Street station near Buchanan Bus Station in Glasgow.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Buchanan Bus Station and Helensburgh?

    Get off the train at the Helensburgh Central station, which is closest to Helensburgh in Scotland.

  • When is the first train from Buchanan Bus Station to Helensburgh?

    The first train from Buchanan Bus Station in Glasgow to Helensburgh in Scotland is Caledonian Sleeper. It leaves the Glasgow Queen Street station at 06:48.

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