The average train between Helensburgh and West Kilbride takes 1h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Helensburgh to West Kilbride. 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 West Kilbride. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Helensburgh is at 10:31 PM which arrives into West Kilbride at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and take an average of 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Helensburgh to West Kilbride. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh station and arriving at West Kilbride station via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Helensburgh to West Kilbride train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Helensburgh Central station.
Helensburgh to West Kilbride train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at West Kilbride station.
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The distance between Helensburgh and West Kilbride is 35.2 km. The road distance is 93 km.
You can take a train from Helensburgh Central to West Kilbride via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and Glasgow Central in around 2h 20m.