Train Dunbar to Helensburgh from £51 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Dunbar and Helensburgh takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. 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.

2h 59m
Duration: 98 mi
Distance: £51
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Glasgow

best

Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Helensburgh Centraltrain

2h 38m

£37–80

Dunbar to Helensburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Dunbar and Helensburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunbar is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Helensburgh at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, April 5, 2026

6:39 PM → 9:15 PM
2h 35m • 2 changes
7:48 PM → 10:15 PM
2h 27m • 2 changes
8:33 PM → 11:15 PM
2h 42m • 2 changes
10:59 PM → 6:44 AM
Arrives next day
7h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, April 6, 2026

6:49 AM → 9:20 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 9:47 AM
2h 14m • 2 changes
7:41 AM → 10:14 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
8:07 AM → 10:44 AM
2h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, April 7, 2026

6:44 AM → 9:20 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 9:47 AM
2h 14m • 2 changes
7:41 AM → 10:14 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
8:07 AM → 10:44 AM
2h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 8, 2026

6:44 AM → 9:20 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 9:47 AM
2h 14m • 2 changes
7:41 AM → 10:14 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
8:07 AM → 10:44 AM
2h 37m • 2 changes
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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.

Map of how to get from Dunbar to Helensburgh.

Launch map view

Distance: 97.8 mi
Duration: 2h 59m

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

You can take a train from Dunbar to Helensburgh Central via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 2h 38m.

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