Helensburgh to Cardiff Trains

Helensburgh to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Helensburgh and Cardiff takes 8h 25m and the fastest train takes 6h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Helensburgh to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 25m
Duration: 401 mi
Distance: £160
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
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8h 9m

£134–220

Helensburgh to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Helensburgh and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Helensburgh is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Partick and take an average of 8h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:25 PM → 8:39 PM
7h 14m • 3 changes
2:25 PM → 9:46 PM
7h 21m • 3 changes
3:25 PM → 10:50 PM
7h 25m • 3 changes
4:25 PM → 12:15 AM
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7h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:54 AM → 1:50 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
8:25 AM → 3:42 PM
7h 17m • 3 changes
10:55 AM → 5:41 PM
6h 46m • 3 changes
12:25 PM → 7:43 PM
7h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:54 AM → 1:50 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
8:25 AM → 3:42 PM
7h 17m • 3 changes
10:55 AM → 5:41 PM
6h 46m • 3 changes
12:25 PM → 7:43 PM
7h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:54 AM → 1:50 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
8:25 AM → 3:42 PM
7h 17m • 3 changes
10:55 AM → 5:41 PM
6h 46m • 3 changes
12:25 PM → 7:43 PM
7h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:54 AM → 1:50 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
8:25 AM → 3:42 PM
7h 17m • 3 changes
10:55 AM → 5:41 PM
6h 46m • 3 changes
12:25 PM → 7:43 PM
7h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:54 AM → 1:50 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
8:25 AM → 3:42 PM
7h 17m • 3 changes
10:55 AM → 5:41 PM
6h 46m • 3 changes
12:25 PM → 7:43 PM
7h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:54 AM → 1:43 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
7:25 AM → 2:43 PM
7h 18m • 3 changes
8:25 AM → 3:41 PM
7h 16m • 3 changes
9:25 AM → 4:43 PM
7h 18m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Helensburgh to Cardiff? 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.

Helensburgh to Cardiff trains

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Train via Crewe

Helensburgh to Cardiff train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:25 PM → 8:39 PM

2:25 PM → 9:46 PM

3:25 PM → 10:50 PM

4:25 PM → 12:15 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:54 AM → 1:50 PM

8:25 AM → 3:42 PM

10:55 AM → 5:41 PM

12:25 PM → 7:43 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:54 AM → 1:50 PM

8:25 AM → 3:42 PM

10:55 AM → 5:41 PM

12:25 PM → 7:43 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:54 AM → 1:50 PM

8:25 AM → 3:42 PM

10:55 AM → 5:41 PM

12:25 PM → 7:43 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:54 AM → 1:50 PM

8:25 AM → 3:42 PM

10:55 AM → 5:41 PM

12:25 PM → 7:43 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:54 AM → 1:50 PM

8:25 AM → 3:42 PM

10:55 AM → 5:41 PM

12:25 PM → 7:43 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:54 AM → 1:43 PM

7:25 AM → 2:43 PM

8:25 AM → 3:41 PM

9:25 AM → 4:43 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Helensburgh, Scotland and Cardiff, Wales?

Train from Glasgow Central to Crewe

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Alternative transport options

4:25 PM → 12:15 AM
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