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Manchester to Helensburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Helensburgh takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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.

5h 3m
Duration
243 mi
Distance
£105
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Lancastertrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
  2. Take the train from Lancaster to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 26m
£87–164

Manchester to Helensburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Helensburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Helensburgh at 9:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Lancaster and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 242.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Helensburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Helensburgh Central via Lancaster, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Hyndland in around 4h 26m.

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