The average bus between Helensburgh and Ardfern takes 9h 9m and the fastest bus takes 3h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Helensburgh to Ardfern. 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 Helensburgh and Ardfern. The earliest departure is at 12:25 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Helensburgh is at 5:35 PM which arrives into Ardfern at 7:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Tarbet Hotel and take an average of 9h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 53m • 2 changes


4h 9m • 2 changes
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17h 12m • 2 changes


3h 53m • 2 changes


4h 9m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


13h 57m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Helensburgh to Ardfern. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh station and arriving at Ardfern station via Tarbet Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
Helensburgh to Ardfern bus services, operated by Garelochhead Minibuses & Coaches, depart from Colquhoun Square station.
Helensburgh to Ardfern bus services, operated by Garelochhead Minibuses & Coaches, arrive at Craignish Primary School station.
The distance between Helensburgh and Ardfern is 53.5 km. The road distance is 131 km.
You can take a bus from Colquhoun Square to Craignish Primary School via Tarbet Hotel and Lochnell Street in around 4h 32m.