The average bus between Helensburgh and Chester takes 18h 50m and the fastest bus takes 13h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Helensburgh to Chester. 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 Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Helensburgh is at 7:16 PM which arrives into Chester at 9:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Quay Street and take an average of 18h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Helensburgh to Chester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Helensburgh to Chester. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh station and arriving at Chester station via Quay Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 50m.
Helensburgh to Chester bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Helensburgh station.
Helensburgh to Chester bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.
Book your Helensburgh to Chester bus tickets online with First Greater Glasgow, FlixBus and 3 other operators.
The distance between Helensburgh and Chester is 334.5 km. The road distance is 468 km.
You can take a bus from Helensburgh station to Chester Bus Interchange via Quay Street, Hielenman's Umbrella, Waterloo Lane, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J in around 10h 38m.