Carlisle to Helensburgh Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Helensburgh takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is an hourly train service from Carlisle to Helensburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 39m
Duration: 123 mi
Distance: £49
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
Take the train from Hyndland to Helensburgh Centraltrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...

2h 21m

£31–77

Carlisle to Helensburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Helensburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Helensburgh at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:49 PM → 3:15 PM
2h 26m • 2 changes
1:15 PM → 3:44 PM
2h 28m • 2 changes
2:03 PM → 4:15 PM
2h 12m • 2 changes
2:24 PM → 4:43 PM
2h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:10 AM → 8:15 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 9:20 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 10:14 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
9:22 AM → 11:45 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:10 AM → 8:15 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 9:20 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 10:14 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
9:22 AM → 11:45 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:10 AM → 8:15 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 9:20 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 10:14 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
9:22 AM → 11:45 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:10 AM → 8:15 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 9:44 AM
2h 55m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 10:44 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 11:45 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

11:34 AM → 2:15 PM
2h 41m • 2 changes
12:14 PM → 2:45 PM
2h 30m • 2 changes
12:54 PM → 3:15 PM
2h 21m • 2 changes
2:53 PM → 5:15 PM
2h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:11 AM → 8:15 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 9:20 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 10:14 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
9:22 AM → 11:45 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlisle to Helensburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.