Train Bournemouth to Helensburgh from £205 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and Helensburgh takes 9h 20m and the fastest train takes 8h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth 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.

9h 20m
Duration: 530 mi
Distance: £205
Average price: Hourly
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8h 19m

£145–363

Bournemouth to Helensburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and Helensburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Helensburgh at 3:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 9h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

9:12 PM → 11:45 AM
Arrives next day
14h 33m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:55 AM → 2:14 PM
8h 19m • 4 changes
6:34 AM → 3:15 PM
8h 41m • 4 changes
7:34 AM → 4:15 PM
8h 41m • 4 changes
8:24 AM → 5:16 PM
8h 52m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:43 AM → 2:15 PM
8h 32m • 4 changes
6:42 AM → 3:16 PM
8h 34m • 4 changes
7:59 AM → 4:15 PM
8h 16m • 4 changes
8:59 AM → 5:13 PM
8h 14m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

7:36 AM → 5:15 PM
9h 39m • 4 changes
9:50 AM → 6:15 PM
8h 24m • 4 changes
10:50 AM → 7:16 PM
8h 25m • 4 changes
11:50 AM → 8:15 PM
8h 24m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

5:55 AM → 2:14 PM
8h 19m • 4 changes
6:34 AM → 3:15 PM
8h 41m • 4 changes
7:34 AM → 4:15 PM
8h 41m • 4 changes
8:24 AM → 5:16 PM
8h 52m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth to Helensburgh.

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Distance: 529.7 mi
Duration: 9h 20m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Helensburgh Central via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Hyndland in around 8h 19m.

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