How to get from Edinburgh to Helensburgh by train?

From Edinburgh to Helensburgh by train

Take one direct train from Edinburgh to Helensburgh in Scotland: take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Helensburgh Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min.

127min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

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    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
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    Helensburgh Central
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    Ride to train station Helensburgh Central
    Ride to train station
    Helensburgh Central
    126 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Helensburgh

The distance between Edinburgh, Scotland and Helensburgh, Scotland is approximately 67.83 mi, which can typically be travelled in 127 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh.

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh
  • North Bridge, Old Town
  • Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh

Public transport stations close to Helensburgh, Scotland

Helensburgh is located at Helensburgh, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh.

Train stations close to Helensburgh:

  • Helensburgh Upper

Bus stations close to Helensburgh:

  • Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh
  • James Street, Helensburgh
  • West King Street, Helensburgh

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Helensburgh?

    The fastest way takes 127 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Helensburgh?

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from Edinburgh in Edinburgh to Helensburgh in Scotland in 2 hr 7 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Helensburgh?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Helensburgh Central station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh to Helensburgh Central station near Helensburgh in Scotland.

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

    The total travel time between Edinburgh in Edinburgh and Helensburgh in Scotland by train is about 2 hr 7 min.

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

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Helensburgh Central station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh.

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

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

  • When is the first train from Edinburgh to Helensburgh?

    The first train from Edinburgh in Edinburgh to Helensburgh in Scotland is Caledonian Sleeper. It leaves the Edinburgh station at 05:50.

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