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Trip Overview

The average bus between Helensburgh and Edinburgh takes 3h 25m and the fastest bus takes 3h 8m. There is a bus service every few hours from Helensburgh to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 25m
Duration
73 mi
Distance
£20
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Mitchell Streetbus bus 1A / ...
  2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus Uk090
3h 24m
£17–29

Helensburgh to Edinburgh bus times

Buses run hourly between Helensburgh and Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh at 10:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Shopping Centre Entrance and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFlixBus3h 23m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 28m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 23m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFlixBus3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFlixBus3h 23m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 28m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 23m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFlixBus3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 11m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 8m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFlixBus3h 14m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 17m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Helensburgh to Edinburgh? 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 Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 73.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Helensburgh station to Princes Street via Shopping Centre Entrance, Mitchell Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 24m.

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