The average bus between Helensburgh and Dumfries takes 4h 34m and the fastest bus takes 4h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from Helensburgh to Dumfries. 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 every 3 hours between Helensburgh and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 7:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Helensburgh is at 7:16 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 1:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Quay Street and take an average of 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Helensburgh to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh station and arriving at Dumfries station via Buchanan Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
Helensburgh to Dumfries bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Quay Street station.
Helensburgh to Dumfries bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at School station.
Book your Helensburgh to Dumfries bus tickets online with First Greater Glasgow and Stagecoach West Scotland.
The distance between Helensburgh and Dumfries is 125.6 km. The road distance is 175 km.
You can take a bus from Helensburgh station to School via Quay Street, Buchanan Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 42m.