The average train between Dunfermline and Helensburgh takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is an hourly train service from Dunfermline 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 Dunfermline and Helensburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunfermline is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Helensburgh at 10:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dunfermline to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from Dunfermline station and arriving at Helensburgh station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Dunfermline to Helensburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dunfermline Town station.
Dunfermline to Helensburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Helensburgh Central station.
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The distance between Dunfermline and Helensburgh is 79.6 km. The road distance is 134 km.
You can take a train from Dunfermline Town to Helensburgh Central via Haymarket, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 2h 29m.