Cardiff to Helensburgh Trains

Cardiff to Helensburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Helensburgh takes 8h 24m 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 24m
Duration: 401 mi
Distance: £160
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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7h 53m

£135–218

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 10:22 PM which arrives into Helensburgh at 10:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 8h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:11 PM → 10:14 AM
Arrives next day
13h 3m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 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, October 27, 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, October 28, 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, October 29, 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, October 30, 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 Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:35 AM → 12:16 PM
7h 41m • 3 changes
6:43 AM → 2:15 PM
7h 32m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 4:15 PM
7h 21m • 3 changes
10:53 AM → 6:15 PM
7h 22m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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