There are 5 ways to get from Dundee to Helensburgh by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the train from Partick to Helensburgh Centraltrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
2h 47m£41–67Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
- Take the bus from St Enoch subway to Townend Roadbus 1A
3h 53m£21–41Bus, train
- Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
- Take the train from Partick to Helensburgh Centraltrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
3h 17m£22–45Drive 87.7 mi
- Drive from Dundee to Helensburghcar 87.7 mi
1h 41m£22–32Train via Edinburgh
- Take the train from Dundee to Haymarkettrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Haymarket to Helensburgh Centraltrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central
3h 44m£44–82
Dundee to Helensburgh by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dundee to Helensburgh is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Dundee to Helensburgh is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundee to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from Overgate and arriving at Townend Road via St Enoch subway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Helensburgh Central via Buchanan Street SPT Subway Station and Partick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Dundee and Helensburgh is 105 miles. The road distance is 88.2 miles.
The best way to get from Dundee to Helensburgh without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £40 - £70.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Dundee to Helensburgh, including transfers.
Dundee to Helensburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Overgate station.
Dundee to Helensburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
The best way to get from Dundee to Helensburgh is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £40 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £45 and takes 3h 53m.
What companies run services between Dundee, Scotland and Helensburgh, Scotland?
You can take a train from Dundee to Helensburgh Central via Glasgow Queen Street, Buchanan Street SPT Subway Station, Partick SPT Subway Station, and Partick in around 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Overgate to Helensburgh Central via Buchanan Bus Station, St Enoch subway, Townend Road, and Dumbarton Central in around 3h 53m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Partick to Helensburgh Central
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Partick to Helensburgh Central
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Helensburgh Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Dundee to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £15–29
Bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £15–29
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from St Enoch subway to Townend Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
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Booking & Getting There
Dundee to Helensburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Dundee to Helensburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundee to Helensburgh is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Dundee to Helensburgh.
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