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Manchester to Helensburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Helensburgh takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. 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.

4h 49m
Duration
244 mi
Distance
£100
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain train Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
  2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 45m
£69–147

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 11:36 PM which arrives into Helensburgh at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Helensburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 243.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Helensburgh Central via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 4h 45m.

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