The average train between Plymouth and Helensburgh takes 10h 27m and the fastest train takes 8h 48m. 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.
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 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Helensburgh station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.
Plymouth to Helensburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Helensburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Plymouth to Helensburgh train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Plymouth and Helensburgh is 627.5 km. The road distance is 855 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to Helensburgh Central via Birmingham New Street, Preston, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Hyndland in around 9h 57m.