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The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Helensburgh Central (HLC)
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£26
Fastest journey
1 h 43 m
Average duration
1 h 43 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
96 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Helensburgh Central (HLC) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Helensburgh Central (HLC) will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
Fast trains
Of the 1 trains that leave Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) for Helensburgh Central (HLC) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 96 km distance in an average of 1 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 43 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 43 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
05:001h43
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)06:43Helensburgh Central (HLC)
£261One-way
0 changes
05:001h43
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)06:43Helensburgh Central (HLC)
£261One-way
0 changes
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Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Helensburgh Central (HLC) train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 06:56
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:08 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h06 | 09:14 Helensburgh Central (HLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 6 November | |||||
| 05:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h43 | 06:43 Helensburgh Central (HLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Helensburgh Central (HLC)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Helensburgh Central (HLC) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 96 km |
Average train duration 1h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 43m |
First train 05:00 |
Last train 20:21 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: ScotRail from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Helensburgh Central (HLC) trainsScotRail trains will get you between Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Helensburgh Central (HLC) from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ScotRail
About
Scotrail is a train operating company in Scotland, providing rail services throughout the country. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to long-distance intercity services. The company operates a variety of train types, including the Class 380, Class 385, Class 156, Class 158 and Class 170. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and comfortable seating. Scotrail also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. The most popular routes for Scotrail include Glasgow to Edinburgh, Glasgow to Inverness, and Edinburgh to Aberdeen.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 43m
Cheapest Price
£26
ScotRail frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, designated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions mentioned above
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most routes with snacks and drinks, some stations have catering facilities
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free but optional, recommended during peak times
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, dogs allowed with ticket (£1-£3), maximum 2 dogs per passenger, assistance dogs free
Quiet zone
FAQs: Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Helensburgh Central (HLC) train
FAQs: Travel by train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Helensburgh Central (HLC) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Helensburgh Central (HLC).
Booking trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Helensburgh Central (HLC) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, there is a direct train between Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Helensburgh Central (HLC). The service operates 5 times per day, provided by ScotRail, ScotRail.
The train distance from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Helensburgh Central (HLC) is 96 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Helensburgh Central (HLC) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £18, while the average price tends to be around £26.
The train journey from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Helensburgh Central (HLC) covers a distance of 96 km and takes approximately 1h 43m. Trains run 9 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Helensburgh Central (HLC) is by train, costing approximately £18.
The first train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Helensburgh Central (HLC) leaves at 5:00.
The last train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Helensburgh Central (HLC) departs at 20:21.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Helensburgh Central (HLC).
Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Helensburgh Central (HLC) run approximately 9 times per day.
There is no night train service from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Helensburgh Central (HLC).
Yes, you can take the train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Helensburgh Central (HLC).
To travel from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Helensburgh Central (HLC), you can take a train.
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Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Helensburgh Central (HLC)
Edinburgh
Helensburgh
The major train station for departures in Edinburgh is Edinburgh Waverley. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Edinburgh Waverley for your trip from Edinburgh to Helensburgh.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Wifi
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
Lockers
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
Dining
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
Taxis
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
Accessibility
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
WC
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
Hotel
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
Public transport options for Edinburgh Waverley
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
The major train station for arrivals in Helensburgh is Helensburgh Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Helensburgh Central for your journey to Helensburgh from Edinburgh.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:55 - 00:00 Sunday 07:50 - 23:45
Shopping
- Type of shops available: News kiosk
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: As part of our COVID-19 response, the toilets are opened upon request. The toilets are located on the Concourse. Available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Helensburgh Central
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on East Princess Street
Most popular train connections from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Most popular trains to and from Helensburgh Central (HLC) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Most popular train connections to Helensburgh Central (HLC)
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