The average train between Cowdenbeath and Helensburgh takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Cowdenbeath 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.
Trains run hourly between Cowdenbeath and Helensburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cowdenbeath is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Helensburgh at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cowdenbeath to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from Cowdenbeath station and arriving at Helensburgh station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Cowdenbeath to Helensburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Cowdenbeath station.
Cowdenbeath to Helensburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Helensburgh Central station.
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The distance between Cowdenbeath and Helensburgh is 87.2 km. The road distance is 143 km.
You can take a train from Cowdenbeath to Helensburgh Central via Haymarket, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 2h 36m.