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Trip Overview

The average train between York and Helensburgh takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. There is an hourly train service from York 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.

4h 59m
Duration
268 mi
Distance
£124
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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  1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
  2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Helensburgh Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central
4h 44m
£94–177

York to Helensburgh train times

Trains run hourly between York and Helensburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Helensburgh at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 57m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 22m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryScotRail4h 39m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 59m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryScotRail5h 9m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 13m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 59m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryScotRail5h 9m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 13m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 23m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 268.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a train from York to Helensburgh Central via Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 44m.

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