Train Helensburgh to Ardlui from £18 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Helensburgh and Ardlui takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Helensburgh to Ardlui. 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 15m
Duration: 41 mi
Distance: £18
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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£12–32

Helensburgh to Ardlui train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Helensburgh and Ardlui. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Helensburgh is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Ardlui at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

4:23 PM → 6:09 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
6:23 PM → 7:51 PM
1h 28m • 1 change
11:32 PM → 6:46 AM
Arrives next day
7h 14m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

5:55 AM → 7:23 AM
1h 28m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 9:50 AM
1h 25m • 1 change
10:55 AM → 12:15 PM
1h 20m • 1 change
12:25 PM → 1:52 PM
1h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

5:55 AM → 7:23 AM
1h 28m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 9:50 AM
1h 25m • 1 change
10:55 AM → 12:15 PM
1h 20m • 1 change
12:25 PM → 1:52 PM
1h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

5:55 AM → 7:23 AM
1h 28m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 9:50 AM
1h 25m • 1 change
10:55 AM → 12:15 PM
1h 20m • 1 change
12:25 PM → 1:52 PM
1h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

5:55 AM → 7:23 AM
1h 28m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 9:50 AM
1h 25m • 1 change
10:55 AM → 12:15 PM
1h 20m • 1 change
12:25 PM → 1:52 PM
1h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

5:55 AM → 7:23 AM
1h 28m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 9:50 AM
1h 25m • 1 change
10:25 AM → 12:13 PM
1h 48m • 1 change
12:25 PM → 1:52 PM
1h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

8:55 AM → 10:33 AM
1h 38m • 1 change
9:55 AM → 11:25 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
12:24 PM → 1:51 PM
1h 27m • 1 change
6:24 PM → 7:48 PM
1h 24m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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