The average train between Helensburgh and Edinburgh takes 1h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. There is an hourly train service from Helensburgh to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and take an average of 1h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Helensburgh to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
Helensburgh to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Helensburgh Central station.
Helensburgh to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Helensburgh and Edinburgh is 95.8 km. The road distance is 111 km.
You can take a train from Helensburgh Central to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and Glasgow Queen Street in around 1h 46m.