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Helensburgh Central to Plymouth Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Helensburgh Central to Plymouth, starting from €144.71 and averaging €144.71. The entire journey takes no more than 9h 54m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
09:55 10h 54m, Changes required Helensburgh Central	20:49 Plymouth	Find Tickets
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10:55 10h 56m, Changes required Helensburgh Central	21:51 Plymouth	Find Tickets
11:25 10h 26m, Changes required Helensburgh Central	21:51 Plymouth	Find Tickets
11:25 11h 25m, Changes required Helensburgh Central	22:50 Plymouth	Find Tickets
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Helensburgh Central to Plymouth Train Route Details

First train

05:54

Last train

23:32

Departure station

Helensburgh Central

Arrival station

Plymouth

Journey time

9h 54m

Distance

627 km

Price

€144.71*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Helensburgh Central to Plymouth

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Helensburgh Central to Plymouth can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Helensburgh Central to Plymouth 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 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 Plymouth, 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%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Helensburgh Central to Plymouth 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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Helensburgh Central to Plymouth Train prices and times

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