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Plymouth to Helensburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Plymouth and Helensburgh takes 10h 41m and the fastest train takes 9h 15m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

10h 41m
Duration
531 mi
Distance
£243
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

best
  1. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
  3. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
10h 3m
£192–331

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 11:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 10h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail21h 18m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail9h 18m • 4 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail9h 18m • 4 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail9h 48m • 4 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail9h 21m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail9h 50m • 4 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail9h 24m • 4 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail9h 16m • 4 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail9h 15m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail9h 50m • 4 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail9h 24m • 4 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail9h 16m • 4 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail9h 15m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail9h 50m • 4 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail9h 24m • 4 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail9h 16m • 4 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail9h 15m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail9h 50m • 4 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail9h 24m • 4 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail9h 16m • 4 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail9h 15m • 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.

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  • Distance: 531.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 41m

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

You can take a train from Plymouth to Helensburgh Central via Birmingham New Street, Carlisle, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Hyndland in around 10h 3m.

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