- Distance: 65.6 mi
- Duration: 2h 6m
The average train between Edinburgh and Helensburgh takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Edinburgh 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Edinburgh and Helensburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Helensburgh at 11:46 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Helensburgh station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 6m.
Edinburgh to Helensburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Helensburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Helensburgh Central station.
Book your Edinburgh to Helensburgh train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Edinburgh and Helensburgh is 95.8 km. The road distance is 106 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Helensburgh Central hourly. Tickets cost £25–45 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
