The average train between Helensburgh and Penrith takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Helensburgh to Penrith. 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 hourly between Helensburgh and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Helensburgh is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Penrith at 5:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Helensburgh to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh station and arriving at Penrith station via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Helensburgh to Penrith train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Helensburgh Central station.
Helensburgh to Penrith train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Book your Helensburgh to Penrith train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Helensburgh and Penrith is 194.3 km. The road distance is 228 km.
You can take a train from Helensburgh Central to Penrith North Lakes via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and Glasgow Central in around 2h 48m.