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Helensburgh Central to Glasgow Queen Street train prices and times

Planning a journey from Helensburgh Central to Glasgow Queen Street? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £5.75, with average prices for this route around £8.80. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Thu, Apr 24
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Fri, Apr 25
From £8.50
Sat, Apr 26
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Sun, Apr 27
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Mon, Apr 28
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Tue, Apr 29
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Wed, Apr 30
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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
05:54 Helensburgh Central	06:36 Glasgow Queen Street	42m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:25 Helensburgh Central	07:06 Glasgow Queen Street	41m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:54 Helensburgh Central	07:36 Glasgow Queen Street	42m, Direct	Find Tickets
07:25 Helensburgh Central	08:07 Glasgow Queen Street	42m, Direct	Find Tickets
07:55 Helensburgh Central	08:37 Glasgow Queen Street	42m, Direct	Find Tickets
08:25 Helensburgh Central	09:07 Paris	42m, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Helensburgh Central to Glasgow Queen Street train route details

First train

05:54

Last train

23:32

Departure station

Helensburgh Central

Arrival station

Glasgow Queen Street

Journey time

40m

Distance

22 miles

Price

£5.75*

Train Operators

ScotRail

How to book cheap train tickets from Helensburgh Central to Glasgow Queen Street

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Helensburgh Central to Glasgow Queen Street can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Helensburgh Central to Glasgow Queen Street, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

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 Central to Glasgow Queen Street ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling 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 travelling from Helensburgh Central to Glasgow Queen Street more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Helensburgh Central to Glasgow Queen Street 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:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
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Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
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Generally the most cost-effective option, these tickets can be purchased up to 12 weeks in advance of the travel date.
Season train tickets
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It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.

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Helensburgh Central to Glasgow Queen Street train prices and times

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