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Helensburgh to Dumfries buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Helensburgh and Dumfries takes 4h 38m and the fastest bus takes 4h 10m. There is a bus service every few hours 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.

4h 38m
Duration
104 mi
Distance
£38
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus bus X74
3h 27m
£33–49

Helensburgh to Dumfries bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Helensburgh and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 7:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Helensburgh is at 7:23 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 1:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Partick and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowMcGills BusesStagecoach West Scotland4h 10m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowMcGills BusesStagecoach West Scotland4h 28m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowMcGills BusesStagecoach West Scotland4h 45m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowStagecoach West Scotland4h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowMcGills BusesStagecoach West Scotland4h 17m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowMcGills BusesStagecoach West Scotland4h 42m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowStagecoach West Scotland4h 21m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowStagecoach West Scotland4h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowStagecoach West Scotland4h 25m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowStagecoach West Scotland4h 46m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowStagecoach West Scotland4h 31m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowStagecoach West Scotland4h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowStagecoach West Scotland4h 53m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowStagecoach West Scotland4h 58m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowStagecoach West Scotland5h 4m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowStagecoach West Scotland4h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowMcGills BusesStagecoach West Scotland4h 17m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowMcGills BusesStagecoach West Scotland4h 42m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowStagecoach West Scotland4h 21m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowStagecoach West Scotland4h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowMcGills BusesStagecoach West Scotland4h 17m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowMcGills BusesStagecoach West Scotland4h 42m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowStagecoach West Scotland4h 21m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowStagecoach West Scotland4h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowMcGills BusesStagecoach West Scotland4h 17m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowMcGills BusesStagecoach West Scotland4h 42m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowStagecoach West Scotland4h 21m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowStagecoach West Scotland4h 42m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Helensburgh to Dumfries? 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.

Map of how to get from Helensburgh to Dumfries.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 103.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Helensburgh, Scotland and Dumfries, Scotland?

Stagecoach West Scotland operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to School hourly. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 2h 8m.

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