Portsmouth to Helensburgh Trains

Portsmouth to Helensburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Helensburgh takes 8h 48m 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 48m
Duration: 496 mi
Distance: £173
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
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7h 57m

£127–281

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 11:22 PM which arrives into Helensburgh at 3:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 8h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

9:36 PM → 8:15 AM
Arrives next day
10h 39m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:13 AM → 1:14 PM
8h 1m • 4 changes
6:15 AM → 2:14 PM
7h 59m • 4 changes
7:18 AM → 3:15 PM
7h 57m • 4 changes
8:21 AM → 4:15 PM
7h 54m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:13 AM → 1:14 PM
8h 1m • 4 changes
6:15 AM → 2:14 PM
7h 59m • 4 changes
7:18 AM → 3:15 PM
7h 57m • 4 changes
8:21 AM → 4:15 PM
7h 54m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:14 AM → 1:14 PM
8h • 4 changes
6:19 AM → 2:15 PM
7h 56m • 4 changes
7:21 AM → 3:16 PM
7h 55m • 4 changes
8:21 AM → 4:15 PM
7h 54m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:37 AM → 4:16 PM
8h 39m • 4 changes
8:37 AM → 5:15 PM
8h 38m • 4 changes
9:52 AM → 6:15 PM
8h 22m • 4 changes
10:52 AM → 7:16 PM
8h 23m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:13 AM → 1:14 PM
8h 1m • 4 changes
6:15 AM → 2:14 PM
7h 59m • 4 changes
7:18 AM → 3:15 PM
7h 57m • 4 changes
8:21 AM → 4:15 PM
7h 54m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:13 AM → 1:14 PM
8h 1m • 4 changes
6:15 AM → 2:14 PM
7h 59m • 4 changes
7:18 AM → 3:15 PM
7h 57m • 4 changes
8:21 AM → 4:15 PM
7h 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.

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 57m.

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