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Dumfries to Helensburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dumfries and Helensburgh takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Dumfries 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.

3h
Duration
103 mi
Distance
£47
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
  2. Take the train from Hyndland to Helensburgh Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
3h
£40–65

Dumfries to Helensburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Dumfries and Helensburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Helensburgh at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dumfries 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.

Map of how to get from Dumfries to Helensburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 103.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Helensburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Dumfries to Helensburgh Central via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Hyndland in around 3h.

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