The average bus between Helensburgh and Elgin takes 8h 13m and the fastest bus takes 7h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Helensburgh to Elgin. 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 Elgin. 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 Elgin at 3:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Hotel car park and take an average of 8h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Helensburgh to Elgin? 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 Elgin. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh station and arriving at Elgin station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
Helensburgh to Elgin bus services, operated by Garelochhead Minibuses & Coaches, depart from Hotel car park station.
Helensburgh to Elgin bus services, operated by Garelochhead Minibuses & Coaches, arrive at Elgin West Road station.
The distance between Helensburgh and Elgin is 202.3 km. The road distance is 304 km.
You can take a bus from Colquhoun Square to Elgin West Road via Hotel car park, Fort William Bus Station, and Inverness Union Street in around 7h 51m.