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It takes an average of 5h 48m to travel from Darlington to Helensburgh Central by train, over a distance of around 162 miles (261 km). There are normally 37 trains per day travelling from Darlington to Helensburgh Central and tickets for this journey start from £53.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:43 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:32 | |
| Departure station | Darlington | |
| Arrival station | Helensburgh Central | |
| Journey time | From 3h 53m | |
| Distance | 162 miles (261 km) | |
| Frequency | 37 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £53.40 | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, ScotRail, TransPennine Express |
Taking the train from Darlington to Helensburgh Central in 3 hours 53 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Darlington to Helensburgh Central? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 5 hours 48 minutes to travel the 162 miles (261 km) from Darlington to Helensburgh Central by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 53 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 37 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Lumo to Helensburgh Central. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Darlington to Helensburgh Central in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £53.40. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Helensburgh Central by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
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