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Trains from Helensburgh Central (HLC) to Shanklin (SHN)

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11

train journeys
per day

399

miles (642 kms)

10hrs 9 mins

fastest journey

06:25 / 00:14

first / last train

0

direct trains (7 or 9 changes)

6

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Helensburgh Central (HLC) to Shanklin (SHN)

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On a typical weekday there are 11 scheduled rail journeys between Helensburgh Central and Shanklin , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 11 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Helensburgh Central to Shanklin is approximately 399 miles (642 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 12hrs 24 mins.

Caledonian Sleeper, Hovertravel, Island Line, Avanti West Coast, ScotRail, South Western Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Helensburgh Central and Shanklin.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Helensburgh Central to Shanklin. The fastest journey time on this route takes 10hrs 9 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Helensburgh Central to Shanklin

Journeys from Helensburgh Central to Shanklin Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:25
    10 hrs 6 mins 7 changes
    16:31
    Helensburgh Central
    Shanklin
    Helensburgh Central to Shanklin
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:25
    9 hrs 50 mins 7 changes
    17:15
    Helensburgh Central
    Shanklin
    Helensburgh Central to Shanklin
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:25
    10 hrs 50 mins 7 changes
    19:15
    Helensburgh Central
    Shanklin
    Helensburgh Central to Shanklin
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:25
    10 hrs 29 mins 9 changes
    19:54
    Helensburgh Central
    Shanklin
    Helensburgh Central to Shanklin
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:25
    10 hrs 9 mins 9 changes
    20:34
    Helensburgh Central
    Shanklin
    Helensburgh Central to Shanklin
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:25
    9 hrs 54 mins 7 changes
    21:19
    Helensburgh Central
    Shanklin
    Helensburgh Central to Shanklin
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:24
    15 hrs 7 mins 7 changes
    06:31
    Helensburgh Central
    Shanklin
    Helensburgh Central to Shanklin
  • Mon 17th Jun
    17:25
    15 hrs 50 mins 7 changes
    09:15
    Helensburgh Central
    Shanklin
    Helensburgh Central to Shanklin
  • Mon 17th Jun
    22:02
    13 hrs 52 mins 9 changes
    11:54
    Helensburgh Central
    Shanklin
    Helensburgh Central to Shanklin
  • Mon 17th Jun
    22:31
    14 hrs 44 mins 7 changes
    13:15
    Helensburgh Central
    Shanklin
    Helensburgh Central to Shanklin
  • Mon 17th Jun
    23:32
    15 hrs 43 mins 7 changes
    15:15
    Helensburgh Central
    Shanklin
    Helensburgh Central to Shanklin

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 Shanklin Station

Station name Shanklin (SHN)
Address Shanklin station, Regent Street, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 7AR
Managed by IL

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:50 - 12:30
Saturday 07:45 - 15:00
Sunday 08:00 - 15:15
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Helensburgh Central and Shanklin

The travel time between Helensburgh Central and Shanklin by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 12hrs 24 mins & the fastest journey takes 10hrs 9 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Helensburgh Central and Shanklin vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 11 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:25, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:14.

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Amenities on trains between Helensburgh Central and Shanklin 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 & Shanklin. owever, there are 11 possible journeys which require a change.

Caledonian Sleeper, Hovertravel, Island Line, Avanti West Coast, ScotRail, South Western Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Helensburgh Central and Shanklin.

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