The average train between Paisley and Helensburgh takes 1h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Paisley 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Paisley and Helensburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paisley is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Helensburgh at 12:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 1h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 17m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Paisley to Helensburgh? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Paisley to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from Paisley Gilmour Street station and arriving at Helensburgh Central station via Glasgow Central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
Paisley to Helensburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Paisley Gilmour Street station.
Paisley to Helensburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Helensburgh Central station.
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The distance between Paisley and Helensburgh is 26.8 km. The road distance is 35 km.
You can take a train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Helensburgh Central via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Hyndland in around 1h 21m.