The average train between Arbroath and Helensburgh takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Arbroath 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 hourly between Arbroath and Helensburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arbroath is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Helensburgh at 12:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 43m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Arbroath 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.
No, there is no direct train from Arbroath to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from Arbroath station and arriving at Helensburgh station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Arbroath to Helensburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Arbroath station.
Arbroath to Helensburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Helensburgh Central station.
Book your Arbroath to Helensburgh train tickets online with ScotRail and SPT Subway.
The distance between Arbroath and Helensburgh is 146.4 km. The road distance is 195 km.
You can take a train from Arbroath to Helensburgh Central via Glasgow Queen Street, Buchanan Street SPT Subway Station, Partick SPT Subway Station, and Partick in around 2h 56m.