The average train between Helensburgh and Lanark takes 1h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. There is an hourly train service from Helensburgh to Lanark. 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 Lanark. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Helensburgh is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Lanark at 12:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Partick and take an average of 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Helensburgh to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh station and arriving at Lanark station via Partick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
Helensburgh to Lanark train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Helensburgh Central station.
Helensburgh to Lanark train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Lanark station.
Book your Helensburgh to Lanark train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Helensburgh and Lanark is 70.1 km. The road distance is 81 km.
You can take a train from Helensburgh Central to Lanark via Partick, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Glasgow Central in around 2h 4m.