The average train between York and Helensburgh takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. There is an hourly train service from York 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 York and Helensburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Helensburgh at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Helensburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
York to Helensburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Helensburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Helensburgh Central station.
Book your York to Helensburgh train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), ScotRail and Cross Country.
The distance between York and Helensburgh is 325.6 km. The road distance is 432 km.
You can take a train from York to Helensburgh Central via Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 43m.