The average train between Helensburgh and Sheffield takes 6h 28m and the fastest train takes 5h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Helensburgh to Sheffield. 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 Sheffield. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Helensburgh is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Sheffield at 9:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Helensburgh to Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh station and arriving at Sheffield station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
Helensburgh to Sheffield train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Helensburgh Central station.
Helensburgh to Sheffield train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Doncaster station.
Book your Helensburgh to Sheffield train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Helensburgh and Sheffield is 359.1 km. The road distance is 513 km.
You can take a train from Helensburgh Central to Sheffield via Edinburgh Waverley and Doncaster in around 6h 18m.