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Cardiff to Helensburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Helensburgh takes 8h 6m and the fastest train takes 6h 49m. 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 6m
Duration
401 mi
Distance
£176
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
7h 54m
£149–260

Cardiff to Helensburgh train times

Trains run every 3 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 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 401.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 6m

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 54m.

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