The average bus between Helensburgh and Crinan Canal takes 8h 42m and the fastest bus takes 3h 27m. The bus service runs several times per day from Helensburgh to Crinan Canal. 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 Crinan Canal. 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 Crinan Canal at 7:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Tarbet Hotel and take an average of 8h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 27m • 2 changes


3h 37m • 2 changes
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13h 56m • 2 changes


3h 27m • 2 changes


3h 37m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


13h 56m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Helensburgh to Crinan Canal. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh station and arriving at Crinan Canal station via Tarbet Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
Helensburgh to Crinan Canal bus services, operated by Garelochhead Minibuses & Coaches, depart from Colquhoun Square station.
Helensburgh to Crinan Canal bus services, operated by Garelochhead Minibuses & Coaches, arrive at Lochnell Street station.
The distance between Helensburgh and Crinan Canal is 45.8 km. The road distance is 111 km.
You can take a bus from Colquhoun Square to Crinan Canal via Tarbet Hotel, Lochnell Street, and Cairndubh Cottages in around 4h 20m.