Helensburgh Central (HLC) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) train with Scotrail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Helensburgh Central (HLC) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 23

Cheapest price on Sep 23

$13

Average ticket price on Sep 23

$13

Fastest journey on Sep 23

40 m

Average journey duration on Sep 23

41 m

Trains on Sep 23

36

Distance

34 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Helensburgh Central (HLC) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Helensburgh Central (HLC) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.

Fast trains

On Wed, Sep 23, we found 36 trains from Helensburgh Central (HLC) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ), including 36 direct services.

On Wed, Sep 23 the direct trains cover the 34 km distance in an average of 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 40 m .

On Wed, Sep 23 the slowest trains will take 41 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.

  • ScotrailW68946
    3:54 PM0h42
    Helensburgh Central (HLC)
    4:36 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers
  • ScotrailW69005
    3:24 PM0h42
    Helensburgh Central (HLC)
    4:06 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers
  • ScotrailW68957
    4:53 PM0h43
    Helensburgh Central (HLC)
    5:36 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers
  • ScotrailC15009
    6:23 PM0h43
    Helensburgh Central (HLC)
    7:06 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers
  • ScotrailW68974
    1:24 PM0h42
    Helensburgh Central (HLC)
    2:06 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train for Helensburgh Central (HLC) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Helensburgh Central (HLC) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 16m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $13, while a train costs an average of $13.

Distance: 21 miles (34 km)

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Train
Driving

$13

Average price

Cheapest

$51

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 16m

Average total duration

Fastest

46m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 4m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Scotrail

Most popular train company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Helensburgh Central (HLC) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) is a train with an average price of $13 (€11).
The fastest way to travel from Helensburgh Central (HLC) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) is by train with an average journey time of 46m.
Yes, you can take a train between Helensburgh Central (HLC) and Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ).
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Helensburgh Central (HLC) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 18m faster (46m by train vs 1h 4m by car) and roughly $38 (€31) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($13 (€11) vs $51 (€42)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Direct services run with Scotrail.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Helensburgh Central (HLC) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) train times

The table below shows live departures for Helensburgh Central (HLC) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) trains for today, Tuesday, September 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
ScotrailW68946
On time
3:54 PM Helensburgh Central (HLC)
0h42
4:36 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0 transfersDirect
ScotrailW68952
On time
4:23 PM Helensburgh Central (HLC)
0h42
5:05 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0 transfersDirect
ScotrailW68957
On time
4:53 PM Helensburgh Central (HLC)
0h43
5:36 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0 transfersDirect
ScotrailW69028
On time
5:25 PM Helensburgh Central (HLC)
0h42
6:07 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0 transfersDirect
ScotrailW69039
On time
5:56 PM Helensburgh Central (HLC)
0h42
6:38 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0 transfersDirect
ScotrailC15009
On time
6:23 PM Helensburgh Central (HLC)
0h43
7:06 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0 transfersDirect
ScotrailW68905
On time
6:54 PM Helensburgh Central (HLC)
0h43
7:37 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0 transfersDirect
ScotrailW68913
On time
7:32 PM Helensburgh Central (HLC)
0h53
8:25 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0 transfersDirect
ScotrailW68921
On time
8:02 PM Helensburgh Central (HLC)
0h51
8:53 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0 transfersDirect
ScotrailW68927
On time
8:31 PM Helensburgh Central (HLC)
0h51
9:22 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0 transfersDirect
ScotrailC15022
On time
9:02 PM Helensburgh Central (HLC)
0h51
9:53 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0 transfersDirect
ScotrailW68942
On time
9:32 PM Helensburgh Central (HLC)
0h51
10:23 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0 transfersDirect
ScotrailW68948
On time
10:02 PM Helensburgh Central (HLC)
0h51
10:53 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0 transfersDirect
ScotrailW68954
On time
10:31 PM Helensburgh Central (HLC)
0h52
11:23 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0 transfersDirect
ScotrailW68959
On time
11:02 PM Helensburgh Central (HLC)
0h50
11:52 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0 transfersDirect
ScotrailW68963
On time
11:32 PM Helensburgh Central (HLC)
0h51
12:23 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0 transfersDirect
Wednesday, September 23
ScotrailW688845:55 AM Helensburgh Central (HLC)
0h41
6:36 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)0 transfersDirect
ScotrailW688946:25 AM Helensburgh Central (HLC)
0h41
7:06 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)0 transfersDirect
ScotrailW689026:54 AM Helensburgh Central (HLC)
0h42
7:36 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)0 transfersDirect
ScotrailW689127:25 AM Helensburgh Central (HLC)
0h42
8:07 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)0 transfersDirect
ScotrailW689797:55 AM Helensburgh Central (HLC)
0h42
8:37 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)0 transfersDirect
ScotrailW689888:25 AM Helensburgh Central (HLC)
0h42
9:07 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)0 transfersDirect
ScotrailC150418:59 AM Helensburgh Central (HLC)
0h40
9:39 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)0 transfersDirect
ScotrailC150489:26 AM Helensburgh Central (HLC)
0h41
10:07 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)0 transfersDirect
ScotrailW690119:55 AM Helensburgh Central (HLC)
0h41
10:36 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)0 transfersDirect
ScotrailW6901510:25 AM Helensburgh Central (HLC)
0h42
11:07 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)0 transfersDirect
ScotrailW6901910:55 AM Helensburgh Central (HLC)
0h41
11:36 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)0 transfersDirect
ScotrailW6902511:25 AM Helensburgh Central (HLC)
0h42
12:07 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)0 transfersDirect
ScotrailC1506011:52 AM Helensburgh Central (HLC)
0h46
12:38 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)0 transfersDirect
ScotrailW6896712:25 PM Helensburgh Central (HLC)
0h41
1:06 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)0 transfersDirect
ScotrailW6896912:55 PM Helensburgh Central (HLC)
0h41
1:36 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)0 transfersDirect
ScotrailW689741:24 PM Helensburgh Central (HLC)
0h42
2:06 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)0 transfersDirect
ScotrailW689821:55 PM Helensburgh Central (HLC)
0h42
2:37 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)0 transfersDirect
ScotrailW689892:22 PM Helensburgh Central (HLC)
0h47
3:09 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)0 transfersDirect
ScotrailW689972:55 PM Helensburgh Central (HLC)
0h42
3:37 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)0 transfersDirect
ScotrailW690053:24 PM Helensburgh Central (HLC)
0h42
4:06 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Helensburgh Central (HLC) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)

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Trains from Helensburgh Central (HLC) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) if you book in advance.

There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:25, the last at 22:02. The fastest train covers the 21 miles (34 km) distance in 40m.

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
21 miles (34 km)
Average train duration
46m
Cheapest ticket price
$13 (€11)
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
7
Fastest train
40m
First train
7:25 AM
Last train
10:02 PM
Cheapest Month
Dec
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Sun
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 Helensburgh Central (HLC) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) trainsScotrail trains will get you between Helensburgh Central (HLC) and Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) from $13 (€11). 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 Scotrail Duration
40m
Cheapest Scotrail Price
$13 (€11)
Scotrail frequency
6 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: Trains from Helensburgh Central (HLC) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Helensburgh Central (HLC) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Helensburgh Central (HLC) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $13 (€11), while the average price is around $13 (€11).
The train from Helensburgh Central (HLC) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) takes 40m and runs 7 per day.
The distance by train from Helensburgh Central (HLC) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) is 21 miles (34 km).
The first train from Helensburgh Central (HLC) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) leaves at 7:25 AM.
The last train from Helensburgh Central (HLC) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) leaves at 10:02 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Helensburgh Central (HLC) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ).
Yes, there is a direct train from Helensburgh Central (HLC) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ). This service operates 7 times per day, provided by Scotrail.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Helensburgh Central (HLC) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ).
The cheapest way to get from Helensburgh Central (HLC) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) is by train, with a cost of around $13 (€11).
Yes, the train journey from Helensburgh Central to Glasgow Queen Street is considered scenic, offering views of the River Clyde, rolling hills, and picturesque Scottish countryside.
Yes, you can take the train from Helensburgh Central (HLC) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ).
Popular day trips by train from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) include Edinburgh, Bishopbriggs, Stirling, Dundee, Stepps.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the BritRail Pass are valid on most trains within the United Kingdom, offering unlimited travel on participating train operators for a set period.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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Popular train stations from Helensburgh Central (HLC) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)

Most Helensburgh Central (HLC) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) trains use the Helensburgh Central to Glasgow Queen Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Helensburgh Central (HLC) and Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Helensburgh
Arrival train stations in Glasgow
Helensburgh CentralHelensburgh Central station, East Princes Street, Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute, G84 7QFWifiShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Helensburgh Central from Helensburgh city centre

Location for Rail Replacement ServicesBuses pick up/drop off on East Princess Street

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.

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