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Helensburgh to Elderslie buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Helensburgh and Elderslie takes 3h 1m and the fastest bus takes 2h 44m. There is a bus service every few hours from Helensburgh to Elderslie. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 1m
Duration
40 mi
Distance
£16
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Line 206 bus, bus, line 38 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Helensburgh station to Shopping Centre Entrancebus bus 206
  2. Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Mitchell Streetbus bus 1A / ...
  3. Take the bus from Central Station to Park Avenuebus bus 38A / ...
2h 51m
£15–18

Helensburgh to Elderslie bus times

Buses run hourly between Helensburgh and Elderslie. The earliest departure is at 7:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Helensburgh is at 7:23 PM which arrives into Elderslie at 10:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Shopping Centre Entrance and take an average of 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowMcGills Buses2h 44m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowMcGills Buses2h 49m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowMcGills Buses2h 51m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowMcGills Buses2h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowMcGills Buses3h 7m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowMcGills Buses3h 7m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowMcGills Buses2h 52m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowMcGills Buses2h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowMcGills Buses3h 2m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowMcGills Buses3h 7m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowMcGills Buses2h 58m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowMcGills Buses3h 6m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Helensburgh to Elderslie? 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.

Map of how to get from Helensburgh to Elderslie.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 40.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Helensburgh, Scotland and Elderslie, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Helensburgh station to Park Avenue via Shopping Centre Entrance, Mitchell Street, and Central Station in around 2h 51m.

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