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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Helensburgh travel guide

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You're Going to Love Helensburgh

With a population of 14,108, Helensburgh is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Helensburgh to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Helensburgh

If you’re looking for affordable options, Sugar Boat (30 Colquhoun Square) and Annaya's (80-82 West Princes Street) are great picks.

When to visit Helensburgh

Helensburgh in December
Estimated hotel price
£58
1 night at 3-star hotel
Helensburgh in December
Estimated hotel price
£58
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Helensburgh

Plane

When flying to Helensburgh, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 15 miles from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Helensburgh, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Helensburgh to Manchester takes 3h 18m and costs around £89 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £157 for a 4h 31m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city centre, Helensburgh Upper is the busiest station in Helensburgh. Another popular train station is Helensburgh Port Glasgow, Strathclyde, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Helensburgh is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 59 miles from Helensburgh. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Helensburgh, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Helensburgh takes 87 miles and will cost you around £22. From Inverness, the ticket costs about £36 for a journey of 220 miles.

Plane

When flying to Helensburgh, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 15 miles from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Helensburgh, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Helensburgh to Manchester takes 3h 18m and costs around £89 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £157 for a 4h 31m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city centre, Helensburgh Upper is the busiest station in Helensburgh. Another popular train station is Helensburgh Port Glasgow, Strathclyde, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Helensburgh is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 59 miles from Helensburgh. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Helensburgh, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Helensburgh takes 87 miles and will cost you around £22. From Inverness, the ticket costs about £36 for a journey of 220 miles.

Airports near Helensburgh

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Helensburgh

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in Helensburgh

Average rates range from around £112 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £90 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Helensburgh

Most booked hotels in Helensburgh

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No.20 Boutique B&B
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Knockderry Country House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£126+
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The Golden Jubilee Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Duck Bay Hotel & Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£108+
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Courtyard by Marriott Glasgow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Rosslea Hall Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£97+
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Hiring a car in Helensburgh

Hiring a car in Helensburgh costs £29 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 30% cheaper than airport locations in Helensburgh.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Helensburgh (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Helensburgh is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Helensburgh costs £29 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 30% cheaper than airport locations in Helensburgh.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Helensburgh (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Helensburgh is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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