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Dunbar to Helensburgh trains

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The average train between Dunbar and Helensburgh takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Dunbar 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.

3h 13m
Duration
94 mi
Distance
£43
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Penzance - Edinburgh / ...
  2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Helensburgh Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central
2h 50m
£35–64

Dunbar to Helensburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Dunbar and Helensburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunbar is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Helensburgh at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryScotRail2h 54m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 42m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail3h 1m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 45m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 5m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryScotRail3h 3m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail2h 52m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 41m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 37m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 44m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 41m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 37m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 38m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dunbar 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.

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  • Distance: 94.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Dunbar, Scotland and Helensburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Dunbar to Helensburgh Central via Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 50m.

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