How to get from East Kilbride to Helensburgh by train?

By train

To get from East Kilbride to Helensburgh in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from East Kilbride station to Glasgow Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Dalmuir station to Helensburgh Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min.

110min
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Train - SCOTRAIL
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Leaves from East Kilbride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    East Kilbride
  • 2
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    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    31 min
  • 4
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    Balloch
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dalmuir
    24 min
  • 6
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    Helensburgh Central
  • 7
    Ride to train station Helensburgh Central
    Ride to train station
    Helensburgh Central
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from East Kilbride to Helensburgh

The distance between East Kilbride, Scotland and Helensburgh, Scotland is approximately 33.66 mi, which can typically be travelled in 110 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Kilbride to Helensburgh by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to East Kilbride

East Kilbride is located at East Kilbride, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Kittoch Street, the Village.

Bus stations close to East Kilbride:

  • Kittoch Street, the Village
  • South Lanarkshire College, the Village
  • Glebe Crescent, West Mains

Public transport stations close to Helensburgh, Scotland

Helensburgh is located at Helensburgh, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Helensburgh Railway Station, Helensburgh.

Train stations close to Helensburgh:

  • Helensburgh Central
  • Helensburgh Upper
  • Craigendoran

Bus stations close to Helensburgh:

  • Helensburgh Railway Station, Helensburgh
  • Lomond Street, Helensburgh
  • William Street, Helensburgh

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Helensburgh?

    The fastest way takes 110 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct train between East Kilbride and Helensburgh?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 50 min.

  • Which train line goes from East Kilbride to Helensburgh?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Glasgow Central station near East Kilbride in East Kilbride to Glasgow Central station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Helensburgh Central station near Helensburgh in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from East Kilbride to Helensburgh by train?

    The total travel time between East Kilbride in East Kilbride and Helensburgh in Scotland by train is about 1 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near East Kilbride to get to Helensburgh?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Glasgow Central station near East Kilbride in East Kilbride.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between East Kilbride and Helensburgh?

    Get off the train at the Helensburgh Central station, which is closest to Helensburgh in Scotland.

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