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.
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 10:35 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.

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No, there is no direct train from Dunbar to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from Dunbar station and arriving at Helensburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Dunbar to Helensburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Dunbar station.
Dunbar to Helensburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Helensburgh Central station.
Book your Dunbar to Helensburgh train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), ScotRail and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dunbar and Helensburgh is 137.9 km. The road distance is 152 km.
You can take a train from Dunbar to Helensburgh Central via Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 54m.