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Cardiff to Helensburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Helensburgh takes 9h 16m and the fastest train takes 7h 24m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

9h 16m
Duration
401 mi
Distance
£173
Average price
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Frequency

Train via Wigan

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain train
  3. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain train
7h 58m
£143–259

Cardiff to Helensburgh train times

Trains run hourly 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 11:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 9h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 401.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 16m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Helensburgh Central via Crewe, Wigan North Western, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Hyndland in around 7h 58m.

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