The average train between Helensburgh and Durham takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Helensburgh to Durham. 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 Helensburgh and Durham. 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 Durham at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Helensburgh to Durham. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh station and arriving at Durham station via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
Helensburgh to Durham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Helensburgh Central station.
Helensburgh to Durham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Durham station.
Book your Helensburgh to Durham train tickets online with ScotRail, Cross Country and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Helensburgh and Durham is 241.6 km. The road distance is 331 km.
You can take a train from Helensburgh Central to Durham via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 11m.