The average bus between Helensburgh and Alloa takes 4h 50m and the fastest bus takes 3h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Helensburgh to Alloa. 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 3 times a day between Helensburgh and Alloa. The earliest departure is at 7:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Helensburgh is at 7:23 PM which arrives into Alloa at 11:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Quay Street and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




3h 42m • 4 changes




3h 29m • 4 changes




3h 48m • 4 changes




3h 38m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Helensburgh to Alloa. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh station and arriving at Alloa station via Quay Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Helensburgh to Alloa bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Helensburgh station.
Helensburgh to Alloa bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at North Approach Road station.
The distance between Helensburgh and Alloa is 59.9 km. The road distance is 100 km.
You can take a bus from Helensburgh station to Shillinghill via Quay Street, Hielenman's Umbrella, Waterloo Lane, Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road, and High Street Stance B in around 4h 1m.