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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Helensburgh takes 8h 46m and the fastest train takes 7h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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.

8h 46m
Duration
496 mi
Distance
£184
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central
7h 58m
£127–293

Portsmouth to Helensburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Helensburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Helensburgh at 11:45 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 8h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Caledonian SleeperScotRailScotRail10h 39m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail13h 41m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail8h • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 56m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 55m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 54m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail8h 39m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail8h 38m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail8h 24m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail8h 25m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail8h 1m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 59m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 57m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 54m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail8h 1m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 59m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 57m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 54m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth 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.

Map of how to get from Portsmouth to Helensburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 495.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 46m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Helensburgh Central via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Hyndland in around 7h 58m.

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