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Trains from Helensburgh Central (HLC) to Portlethen (PLN)

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17

train journeys
per day

123

miles (198 kms)

4hrs 14 mins

fastest journey

06:25 / 00:23

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

2

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Helensburgh Central (HLC) to Portlethen (PLN)

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On a typical weekday there are 17 scheduled rail journeys between Helensburgh Central and Portlethen , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 17 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Helensburgh Central to Portlethen is approximately 123 miles (198 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 25 mins.

ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper are the main train operating companies running services between Helensburgh Central and Portlethen.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Helensburgh Central to Portlethen. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 14 mins.

Journeys from Helensburgh Central to Portlethen Today

  • Mon 6th May
    06:25
    3 hrs 46 mins 1 change
    10:11
    Helensburgh Central
    Portlethen
    Helensburgh Central to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    07:25
    4 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    11:47
    Helensburgh Central
    Portlethen
    Helensburgh Central to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    09:25
    3 hrs 49 mins 1 change
    13:14
    Helensburgh Central
    Portlethen
    Helensburgh Central to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    10:25
    5 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    15:28
    Helensburgh Central
    Portlethen
    Helensburgh Central to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    11:25
    4 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    16:14
    Helensburgh Central
    Portlethen
    Helensburgh Central to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    12:25
    4 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    17:19
    Helensburgh Central
    Portlethen
    Helensburgh Central to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    13:24
    4 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    17:38
    Helensburgh Central
    Portlethen
    Helensburgh Central to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    14:22
    4 hrs 18 mins 2 changes
    18:40
    Helensburgh Central
    Portlethen
    Helensburgh Central to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    15:24
    4 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    20:15
    Helensburgh Central
    Portlethen
    Helensburgh Central to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    16:23
    4 hrs 24 mins 2 changes
    20:47
    Helensburgh Central
    Portlethen
    Helensburgh Central to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    17:25
    3 hrs 55 mins 1 change
    21:20
    Helensburgh Central
    Portlethen
    Helensburgh Central to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    18:23
    3 hrs 59 mins 1 change
    22:22
    Helensburgh Central
    Portlethen
    Helensburgh Central to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    20:31
    3 hrs 49 mins 1 change
    00:20
    Helensburgh Central
    Portlethen
    Helensburgh Central to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    22:02
    8 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    06:59
    Helensburgh Central
    Portlethen
    Helensburgh Central to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    22:31
    9 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    07:38
    Helensburgh Central
    Portlethen
    Helensburgh Central to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    23:02
    8 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    08:00
    Helensburgh Central
    Portlethen
    Helensburgh Central to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    23:32
    8 hrs 57 mins 1 change
    08:29
    Helensburgh Central
    Portlethen
    Helensburgh Central to Portlethen

About Helensburgh Central Station

Station name Helensburgh Central (HLC)
Address Helensburgh Central station, East Princes Street, Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute, G84 7QF
Managed by SR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 05:55 - 00:00
Tuesday 05:55 - 00:00
Wednesday 05:55 - 00:00
Thursday 05:55 - 00:00
Friday 05:55 - 00:00
Saturday 05:55 - 00:00
Sunday 07:50 - 23:45
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Portlethen Station

Station name Portlethen (PLN)
Address Portlethen station, Bruntland Road, Portlethen, Aberdeenshire, AB12 4JS
Managed by SR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Helensburgh Central and Portlethen

The travel time between Helensburgh Central and Portlethen by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 25 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 14 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Helensburgh Central and Portlethen vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 17 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:25, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:23.

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Amenities on trains between Helensburgh Central and Portlethen can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Helensburgh Central & Portlethen. owever, there are 17 possible journeys which require a change.

ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper are the main train operating companies running services between Helensburgh Central and Portlethen.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Helensburgh Central and Portlethen, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.