Dunbar to Helensburgh Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Dunbar and Helensburgh takes 3h 14m 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 14m
Duration: 94 mi
Distance: £43
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 50m

£33–64

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 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

2:34 PM → 5:16 PM
2h 42m • 1 change
2:54 PM → 5:42 PM
2h 48m • 1 change
4:36 PM → 7:16 PM
2h 40m • 1 change
5:14 PM → 7:45 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:44 AM → 9:44 AM
3h • 1 change
7:33 AM → 10:14 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
8:06 AM → 10:44 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:59 AM → 12:45 PM
2h 45m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 1:45 PM
3h 5m • 1 change
11:42 AM → 2:45 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
12:39 PM → 3:45 PM
3h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:55 AM → 9:47 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
7:32 AM → 10:14 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
8:07 AM → 10:44 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:55 AM → 9:47 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
7:32 AM → 10:14 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
8:07 AM → 10:44 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:55 AM → 9:47 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
7:32 AM → 10:14 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
8:07 AM → 10:44 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:55 AM → 9:47 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
7:32 AM → 10:14 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
8:07 AM → 10:44 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 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.