The average bus between Helensburgh and Dornoch takes 9h 54m and the fastest bus takes 7h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from Helensburgh to Dornoch. 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 4 times a day between Helensburgh and Dornoch. 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 Dornoch at 12:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Charing Cross (Glasgow) and take an average of 9h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 38m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Helensburgh to Dornoch? 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 Dornoch. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Stn station and arriving at Dornoch station via Inverness Union Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.
Helensburgh to Dornoch bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Buchanan Bus Stn station.
Helensburgh to Dornoch bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Dornoch station.
The distance between Helensburgh and Dornoch is 213 km. The road distance is 301 km.
You can take a train from Helensburgh Central to Dornoch via Charing Cross (Glasgow), Garnet Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Stn, and Inverness Union Street in around 8h 3m.