Gretna Green to Helensburgh Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Gretna Green and Helensburgh takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Gretna Green 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 15m
Duration: 133 mi
Distance: £54
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Carlisle

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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 58m

£34–86

Gretna Green to Helensburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Gretna Green and Helensburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gretna Green is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Helensburgh at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:28 AM → 9:20 AM
2h 52m • 3 changes
7:38 AM → 10:14 AM
2h 36m • 3 changes
8:23 AM → 11:45 AM
3h 21m • 3 changes
9:23 AM → 12:16 PM
2h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:28 AM → 9:20 AM
2h 52m • 3 changes
7:38 AM → 10:14 AM
2h 36m • 3 changes
8:23 AM → 11:45 AM
3h 21m • 3 changes
9:23 AM → 12:16 PM
2h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:28 AM → 9:20 AM
2h 52m • 3 changes
7:38 AM → 10:14 AM
2h 36m • 3 changes
8:23 AM → 11:45 AM
3h 21m • 3 changes
9:23 AM → 12:16 PM
2h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:28 AM → 9:20 AM
2h 52m • 3 changes
7:38 AM → 10:14 AM
2h 36m • 3 changes
8:23 AM → 11:45 AM
3h 21m • 3 changes
9:23 AM → 12:16 PM
2h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:28 AM → 9:20 AM
2h 52m • 3 changes
7:38 AM → 10:14 AM
2h 36m • 3 changes
8:23 AM → 11:45 AM
3h 21m • 3 changes
9:23 AM → 12:16 PM
2h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:28 AM → 9:44 AM
3h 16m • 3 changes
8:23 AM → 11:45 AM
3h 21m • 3 changes
9:26 AM → 12:16 PM
2h 50m • 3 changes
10:25 AM → 1:14 PM
2h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

1:26 PM → 4:16 PM
2h 49m • 3 changes
3:26 PM → 6:15 PM
2h 48m • 3 changes
5:26 PM → 8:15 PM
2h 48m • 3 changes
7:27 PM → 10:15 PM
2h 48m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gretna Green 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.

What companies run services between Gretna Green, Scotland and Helensburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Gretna Green to Helensburgh Central via Carlisle, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Hyndland in around 2h 58m.

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