The average train between Maybole and Helensburgh takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Maybole to Helensburgh. 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 Maybole and Helensburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maybole is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Helensburgh at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Maybole to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from Maybole station and arriving at Helensburgh station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Maybole to Helensburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
Maybole to Helensburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Helensburgh Central station.
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The distance between Maybole and Helensburgh is 72.2 km. The road distance is 115 km.
You can take a train from Maybole to Helensburgh Central via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Hyndland in around 2h 34m.