Helensburgh to Cardiff Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Helensburgh and Cardiff takes 8h 35m and the fastest train takes 6h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Helensburgh to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 35m
Duration: 401 mi
Distance: £160
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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8h 9m

£134–219

Helensburgh to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Helensburgh and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Helensburgh is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Partick and take an average of 8h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

12:25 PM → 7:43 PM
7h 18m • 3 changes
2:55 PM → 9:52 PM
6h 57m • 3 changes
4:23 PM → 12:21 AM
Arrives next day
7h 58m • 3 changes
6:54 PM → 7:43 AM
Arrives next day
12h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:54 AM → 1:50 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
8:25 AM → 3:42 PM
7h 17m • 3 changes
10:55 AM → 5:41 PM
6h 46m • 3 changes
12:25 PM → 7:43 PM
7h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:54 AM → 1:50 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
8:25 AM → 3:42 PM
7h 17m • 3 changes
10:55 AM → 5:41 PM
6h 46m • 3 changes
12:25 PM → 7:43 PM
7h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:54 AM → 1:50 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
8:25 AM → 3:42 PM
7h 17m • 3 changes
10:55 AM → 5:41 PM
6h 46m • 3 changes
12:25 PM → 7:43 PM
7h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:54 AM → 1:50 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
8:25 AM → 3:42 PM
7h 17m • 3 changes
10:55 AM → 5:41 PM
6h 46m • 3 changes
12:25 PM → 7:43 PM
7h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:54 AM → 1:43 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
8:25 AM → 3:41 PM
7h 16m • 3 changes
10:55 AM → 5:42 PM
6h 47m • 3 changes
12:25 PM → 7:43 PM
7h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:25 AM → 3:53 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes
9:25 AM → 4:54 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
10:25 AM → 5:52 PM
7h 27m • 3 changes
11:25 AM → 6:53 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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