Plymouth to Helensburgh Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Plymouth and Helensburgh takes 11h 17m and the fastest train takes 9h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth 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.

11h 17m
Duration: 531 mi
Distance: £237
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Warrington

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Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain

10h 6m

£198–318

Plymouth to Helensburgh train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Plymouth and Helensburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Helensburgh at 12:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 11h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

8:08 PM → 12:16 PM
Arrives next day
16h 7m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:27 AM → 3:16 PM
9h 49m • 4 changes
6:27 AM → 4:15 PM
9h 48m • 4 changes
7:25 AM → 5:13 PM
9h 48m • 4 changes
8:27 AM → 6:15 PM
9h 48m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:27 AM → 7:16 PM
9h 49m • 4 changes
10:27 AM → 8:15 PM
9h 48m • 4 changes
11:27 AM → 9:15 PM
9h 48m • 4 changes
12:27 PM → 10:15 PM
9h 48m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:25 AM → 3:15 PM
9h 50m • 4 changes
6:20 AM → 4:15 PM
9h 55m • 4 changes
7:27 AM → 5:16 PM
9h 49m • 4 changes
8:27 AM → 6:15 PM
9h 48m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:25 AM → 3:15 PM
9h 50m • 4 changes
6:20 AM → 4:15 PM
9h 55m • 4 changes
7:27 AM → 5:16 PM
9h 49m • 4 changes
8:27 AM → 6:15 PM
9h 48m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:25 AM → 3:15 PM
9h 50m • 4 changes
6:20 AM → 4:15 PM
9h 55m • 4 changes
7:27 AM → 5:16 PM
9h 49m • 4 changes
8:27 AM → 6:15 PM
9h 48m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:25 AM → 3:15 PM
9h 50m • 4 changes
6:20 AM → 4:15 PM
9h 55m • 4 changes
7:27 AM → 5:16 PM
9h 49m • 4 changes
8:27 AM → 6:15 PM
9h 48m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Plymouth 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.

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

You can take a train from Plymouth to Helensburgh Central via Birmingham New Street, Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Hyndland in around 10h 6m.

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