The average bus between Elgin and Helensburgh takes 10h 46m and the fastest bus takes 7h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from Elgin to Helensburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Elgin and Helensburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elgin is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Helensburgh at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 10h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Helensburgh station via Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.
Elgin to Helensburgh bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.
Elgin to Helensburgh bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Terminal Building station.
Book your Elgin to Helensburgh bus tickets online with Ember, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd and Garelochhead Minibuses & Coaches.
The distance between Elgin and Helensburgh is 202.3 km. The road distance is 397 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Helensburgh Central via Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, Park and Ride, Terminal Building, French Street, and Dalmuir in around 7h 50m.