Plymouth to Helensburgh Trains

Plymouth to Helensburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Plymouth and Helensburgh takes 10h 38m 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 38m

Duration

531 mi

Distance

£243

Average price

Every 2 hours

Frequency

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 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

8:08 PM → 11:45 AM
Arrives next day
15h 36m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:25 AM → 3:15 PM
9h 50m • 4 changes
6:20 AM → 3:44 PM
9h 24m • 4 changes
7:27 AM → 4:43 PM
9h 16m • 4 changes
8:27 AM → 5:42 PM
9h 15m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:27 AM → 3:16 PM
9h 49m • 4 changes
6:27 AM → 3:45 PM
9h 18m • 4 changes
7:25 AM → 4:43 PM
9h 18m • 4 changes
8:27 AM → 5:43 PM
9h 16m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:27 AM → 6:45 PM
9h 18m • 4 changes
10:27 AM → 7:45 PM
9h 18m • 4 changes
11:27 AM → 9:15 PM
9h 48m • 4 changes
12:27 PM → 9:48 PM
9h 21m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:25 AM → 3:15 PM
9h 50m • 4 changes
6:20 AM → 3:44 PM
9h 24m • 4 changes
7:27 AM → 4:43 PM
9h 16m • 4 changes
8:27 AM → 5:42 PM
9h 15m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:25 AM → 3:15 PM
9h 50m • 4 changes
6:20 AM → 3:44 PM
9h 24m • 4 changes
7:27 AM → 4:43 PM
9h 16m • 4 changes
8:27 AM → 5:42 PM
9h 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.

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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