The average bus between Helensburgh and Irvine takes 3h 21m and the fastest bus takes 2h 58m. There is a bus service every few hours from Helensburgh to Irvine. 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 hourly between Helensburgh and Irvine. 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 Irvine at 10:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Quay Street and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



2h 58m • 3 changes



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3h 29m • 3 changes



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3h 22m • 3 changes



3h 18m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Helensburgh to Irvine? 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 Irvine. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh station and arriving at Irvine station via Quay Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
Helensburgh to Irvine bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Helensburgh station.
Helensburgh to Irvine bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Kilmarnock Bus Station.
The distance between Helensburgh and Irvine is 43 km. The road distance is 90 km.
You can take a bus from Helensburgh station to East Road via Quay Street, James Watt Street, West Campbell Street, and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 3h 2m.