The average bus between Helensburgh and Elgin takes 9h 20m and the fastest bus takes 6h 17m. 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 every 4 hours between Helensburgh and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 7:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Helensburgh is at 7:23 PM which arrives into Elgin at 1:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Quay Street and take an average of 9h 20m. 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 Stance 3 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
Helensburgh to Elgin bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Helensburgh to Elgin bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Elgin West Road station.
The distance between Helensburgh and Elgin is 202.3 km. The road distance is 377 km.
You can take a bus from Helensburgh station to Elgin West Road via Quay Street, Hielenman's Umbrella, Waterloo Lane, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 7h 44m.