Train Cardiff to Helensburgh from £174 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Helensburgh takes 8h 31m and the fastest train takes 7h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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 31m
Duration: 401 mi
Distance: £174
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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7h 51m

£143–248

Cardiff to Helensburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Helensburgh. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Helensburgh at 10:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 8h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, June 6, 2026

9:21 PM → 2:45 PM
Arrives next day
17h 24m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, June 7, 2026

8:42 AM → 4:16 PM
7h 34m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 5:15 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
10:43 AM → 6:45 PM
8h 2m • 3 changes
11:40 AM → 8:15 PM
8h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, June 8, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:16 PM
7h 43m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 2:14 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes
8:55 AM → 4:15 PM
7h 20m • 3 changes
10:53 AM → 6:15 PM
7h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, June 9, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:16 PM
7h 43m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 2:14 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes
8:55 AM → 4:15 PM
7h 20m • 3 changes
10:53 AM → 6:15 PM
7h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, June 10, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:16 PM
7h 43m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 2:14 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes
8:55 AM → 4:15 PM
7h 20m • 3 changes
10:53 AM → 6:15 PM
7h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, June 11, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:16 PM
7h 43m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 2:14 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes
8:55 AM → 4:15 PM
7h 20m • 3 changes
10:53 AM → 6:15 PM
7h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, June 12, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:16 PM
7h 43m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 2:14 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes
8:55 AM → 4:15 PM
7h 20m • 3 changes
10:53 AM → 6:15 PM
7h 22m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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 Cardiff to Helensburgh.

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Distance: 401.2 mi
Duration: 8h 31m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Helensburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Helensburgh Central via Crewe, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Hyndland in around 7h 51m.

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