The average bus between Helensburgh and Elgin takes 8h 12m 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 3:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and take an average of 8h 12m. 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 8h 12m.
Helensburgh to Elgin bus services, operated by Garelochhead Minibuses & Coaches, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Helensburgh to Elgin bus services, operated by Garelochhead Minibuses & Coaches, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
The distance between Helensburgh and Elgin is 202.3 km. The road distance is 373 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3 hourly. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route hourly.