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Helensburgh, Scotland

Helensburgh is a town and former burgh on the north side of the Firth of Clyde in Scotland, situated at the mouth of the Gareloch. The town had a population of 14,127 in 2022.

Type CityPopulation 14,127

Why go

  • Town in Argyll and Bute, Scotland.

History

Helensburgh is a town and former burgh on the north side of the Firth of Clyde in Scotland, situated at the mouth of the Gareloch. The town had a population of 14,127 in 2022.

Restaurants & places to go

Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 11 West Princes Street, Helensburgh, G84 8TF · dominos.co.uk
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 05:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-01:30; Su 05:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 2 James Watt Way, Greenock, PA15 2AD · mcdonalds.com
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Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-19:00; Sa 07:00-19:00; Su 07:00-18:00 Features: takeaway · 2 Cartsburn Street, Greenock, PA15 4UA · greggs.com
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Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 28 East Princes Street, Helensburgh, G84 7QA · goldencointakeaway.co.uk
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Spanish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00 · 33 West Clyde Street, Helensburgh, G84 8AW · labarcahelensburgh.co.uk
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Breakfast, Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-13:30; Sa 08:00-12:00 · 19 East Princes Street, Helensburgh, G84 7DE · facebook.com
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Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-22:00, Su 13:00-22:00 · 29 James Street, Helensburgh, G84 8AS · helensburgh.masalatwist.co.uk
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Regional, International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:00-23:00, Fr-Sa 09:00-01:00, Su 10:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · 1 East Princes Street,… · peckhams.co.uk
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Airports

Glasgow Airport (GLA) 15 mi to the centre
Glasgow, SCT, GB — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 26 airlines (Flybe, Jet2.com, easyJet, Transavia France…) · direct flights to 63 destinations incl. Arrecife, Palma de Mallorca, Tenerife, Alicante, Amsterdam… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Edinburgh (48 mi) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 26 airlines, 63 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Getting there by ferry

Kilcreggan
Ferry terminal · 3.5 mi from the centre · Caledonian MacBrayne
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Gourock Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 4.3 mi from the centre · Caledonian MacBrayne
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Balloch Villiage Ferry Landing
Ferry terminal · 5.8 mi from the centre
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McInroy's Point Terminal
Ferry terminal · 5.8 mi from the centre · Western Ferries
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Port Bawn
Ferry terminal · 8.3 mi from the centre
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North Jetty
Ferry terminal · 8.9 mi from the centre
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Gourock to Kilcreggan (Passenger Only)
Ferry route · SPT
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Gourock - Kilcreggan
Ferry route · Clydelink
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Hunter's Quay - McInroy's Point
Ferry route · Western Ferries
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Gourock to Dunoon (Passenger Only)
Ferry route · CalMac Ferries
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Gourock - Dunoon
Ferry route · Argyll Ferries
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Balloch - Luss
Ferry route · Sweeny's Cruises
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Luss - Inchcailloch
Ferry route · Cruise Loch Lomond
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Luss - Balmaha
Ferry route · Sweeny's Cruises
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Helensburgh, Scotland — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Kilcreggan, 3.5 mi); routes include Gourock to Kilcreggan (Passenger Only), Gourock - Kilcreggan, Hunter's Quay - McInroy's Point.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Helensburgh, Scotland. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

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Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.

Tours & experiences

Sightseeing