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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Helensburgh
- Cheapest price on 01 Nov
- £27
- Average ticket price on 01 Nov
- £27
- Fastest journey on 01 Nov
- 1 h 58 m
- Average journey duration on 01 Nov
- 2 h 2 m
- Trains on 01 Nov
- 21
- Distance
- 95 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Helensburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Helensburgh will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
On Sun 01 Nov, we found 21 trains from Edinburgh to Helensburgh, including 17 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 95 km distance in an average of 2 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 58 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 4 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.
C1509410:06 2h09 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 12:15 Helensburgh Central (HLC) £27 1 One-way 0 changes- C15016
9:07 2h08 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 11:15 Helensburgh Central (HLC) £27 1 One-way 0 changes - L87820 · C14824
8:30 2h08 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 10:38 Helensburgh Upper (HLU) £27 1 One-way 1 change - L87804 · W68908
8:00 2h16 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 10:16 Helensburgh Central (HLC) £27 1 One-way 1 change - C15013
8:36 2h10 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 10:46 Helensburgh Central (HLC) £27 1 One-way 0 changes
- L88007 · C14855
17:00 1h58 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 18:58 Helensburgh Upper (HLU) £27 1 One-way 1 change - L87894 · C14834_C14878
11:00 1h59 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 12:59 Helensburgh Upper (HLU) £27 1 One-way 1 change - W69146
12:42 2h03 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 14:45 Helensburgh Central (HLC) £27 1 One-way 0 changes - W68918
14:41 2h04 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 16:45 Helensburgh Central (HLC) £27 1 One-way 0 changes - W68925
15:11 2h04 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 17:15 Helensburgh Central (HLC) £27 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Helensburgh
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Trains from Edinburgh to Helensburgh run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:21, the last at 22:50. The fastest train covers the 95 km distance in 1h 27m.
Distance 95 km |
Average train duration 1h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 27m |
First train 5:21 |
Last train 22:50 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Edinburgh to Helensburgh trip
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Live departures
Edinburgh to Helensburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Helensburgh trains for today, Saturday 31 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L87844 · W68944 | Delayed 9:16 9:15Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h58 | 11:19 11:19Helensburgh Central (HLC) | 1 change | |
| Sunday 1 November | |||||
| L87804 · W68908 | 8:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h16 | 10:16 Helensburgh Central (HLC) | 1 change | |
| L87820 · C14824 | 8:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h08 | 10:38 Helensburgh Upper (HLU) | 1 change | |
| C15013 | 8:36 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h10 | 10:46 Helensburgh Central (HLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C15016 | 9:07 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h08 | 11:15 Helensburgh Central (HLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C15091 | 9:39 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h09 | 11:48 Helensburgh Central (HLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C15094 | 10:06 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h09 | 12:15 Helensburgh Central (HLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W69125 | 10:40 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h05 | 12:45 Helensburgh Central (HLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L87894 · C14834_C14878 | 11:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h59 | 12:59 Helensburgh Upper (HLU) | 1 change | |
| W69131 | 11:07 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h08 | 13:15 Helensburgh Central (HLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W69136 | 11:38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h07 | 13:45 Helensburgh Central (HLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W69140 | 12:09 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h06 | 14:15 Helensburgh Central (HLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W69146 | 12:42 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h03 | 14:45 Helensburgh Central (HLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W68891 | 13:09 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h06 | 15:15 Helensburgh Central (HLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W68900 | 13:41 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h04 | 15:45 Helensburgh Central (HLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W68909 | 14:09 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h07 | 16:16 Helensburgh Central (HLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W68918 | 14:41 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h04 | 16:45 Helensburgh Central (HLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W68925 | 15:11 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h04 | 17:15 Helensburgh Central (HLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W69113 | 15:40 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h05 | 17:45 Helensburgh Central (HLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W69120 | 16:09 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h06 | 18:15 Helensburgh Central (HLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W69126 | 16:40 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h05 | 18:45 Helensburgh Central (HLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L88007 · C14855 | On time 17:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h58 | 18:58 Helensburgh Upper (HLU) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Edinburgh to Helensburgh train
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popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Helensburgh
Most Edinburgh to Helensburgh trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Helensburgh Central station pair, with some services arriving at Helensburgh Upper. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Helensburgh train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: 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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Getting to Edinburgh Park from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Park is 7 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Edinburgh Park train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Park has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Edinburgh Park.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Edinburgh Park.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Park: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Park: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Park: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Haymarket from Edinburgh city centre
Haymarket is 1 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Haymarket train station facilities and services
Haymarket has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Haymarket.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Haymarket. ATMs are available at Haymarket.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Haymarket. Information desks are 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, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Haymarket: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Haymarket: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Haymarket: 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 automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2, 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.
Which Helensburgh station do trains from Edinburgh arrive at?
Getting to Helensburgh Central from Helensburgh city centre
Helensburgh Central train station facilities and services
Helensburgh Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Helensburgh Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Helensburgh Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Helensburgh Central. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Helensburgh Central: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Helensburgh Central: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Helensburgh Central: 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.
Getting to Helensburgh Upper from Helensburgh city centre
Helensburgh Upper train station facilities and services
Helensburgh Upper has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Helensburgh Upper.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Helensburgh Upper: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Helensburgh Upper: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Helensburgh Upper: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Steep ramp to single platform. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Help Point on Platform 1, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Craigendoran from Helensburgh city centre
Craigendoran is 1 km from Helensburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Craigendoran train station facilities and services
Craigendoran has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Craigendoran: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Craigendoran: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Craigendoran: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to single platform. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Help Point on Platform 1, 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, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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