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Helensburgh to Edinburgh Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Helensburgh to Edinburgh? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £23.30, with average prices for this route around £23.30.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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الأربعاء, 27 أغسطس
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الخميس, 28 أغسطس
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الجمعة, 29 أغسطس
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السبت, 30 أغسطس
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الأحد, 31 أغسطس
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الاثنين, 1 سبتمبر
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الثلاثاء, 2 سبتمبر
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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Find Tickets
11:25 Helensburgh Central	13:14 Edinburgh Park	1 hour 49 minutes, Direct	Find Tickets
11:52 Helensburgh Central	13:50 Edinburgh Park	1 hour 58 minutes, Direct	Find Tickets
12:25 Helensburgh Central	14:21 Edinburgh Park	1 hour 56 minutes, Direct	Find Tickets
12:55 Helensburgh Central	14:43 Edinburgh Park	1 hour 48 minutes, Direct	Find Tickets
13:24 Helensburgh Central	15:13 Edinburgh Park	1 hour 49 minutes, Direct	Find Tickets
13:55 Helensburgh Central	15:47 Paris	1 hour 52 minutes, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Helensburgh to Edinburgh Train Route Details

First train

05:54

Last train

23:32

Departure station

Helensburgh

Arrival station

Edinburgh

Journey time

1 hour 41 minutes

Distance

97 km

Price

£23.30*

Train operators

Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail

How to book cheap train tickets from Helensburgh to Edinburgh

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Helensburgh to Edinburgh during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Helensburgh to Edinburgh for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from Helensburgh to Edinburgh, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Helensburgh to Edinburgh ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Helensburgh to Edinburgh more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Helensburgh to Edinburgh train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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