Helensburgh to Dumfries Buses

Helensburgh to Dumfries buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Helensburgh and Dumfries takes 4h 30m and the fastest bus takes 4h 2m. There is a bus service every few hours from Helensburgh to Dumfries. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 30m
Duration: 104 mi
Distance: £38
Average price: Every 2 hours
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Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus X74

3h 27m

£33–50

Helensburgh to Dumfries bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Helensburgh and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 7:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Helensburgh is at 7:16 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 1:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Partick and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:16 PM → 1:18 AM
Arrives next day
6h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:01 AM → 11:18 AM
4h 17m • 2 changes
7:36 AM → 12:18 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
8:57 AM → 1:18 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
10:15 AM → 2:18 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:01 AM → 11:18 AM
4h 17m • 2 changes
7:36 AM → 12:18 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
8:57 AM → 1:18 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
10:15 AM → 2:18 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:01 AM → 11:18 AM
4h 17m • 2 changes
7:36 AM → 12:18 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
8:57 AM → 1:18 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
10:15 AM → 2:18 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:53 AM → 12:18 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 1:18 PM
4h 8m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 2:18 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
11:01 AM → 3:18 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
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Helensburgh to Dumfries buses

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