The average train between Helensburgh and Perth takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. There is an hourly train service from Helensburgh to Perth. 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 Perth. 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 Perth at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Helensburgh to Perth. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh station and arriving at Perth station via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Helensburgh to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Helensburgh Central station.
Helensburgh to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Perth station.
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The distance between Helensburgh and Perth is 91.6 km. The road distance is 135 km.
You can take a train from Helensburgh Central to Perth via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and Glasgow Queen Street in around 2h 10m.