The average bus between Elgin and Helensburgh takes 11h 8m 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 4:17 AM at night, 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 Inverness Union Street and take an average of 11h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



9h 28m • 3 changes



7h 44m • 3 changes
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17h 15m • 3 changes



9h 28m • 3 changes



7h 44m • 3 changes
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17h 15m • 3 changes
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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 Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.
Elgin to Helensburgh bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Elgin West Road station.
Elgin to Helensburgh bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Hotel car park station.
The distance between Elgin and Helensburgh is 202.3 km. The road distance is 303 km.
You can take a bus from Elgin West Road to King Street via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station, and Tarbet Hotel in around 8h 6m.