The average bus between Helensburgh and Kirkintilloch takes 2h 47m and the fastest bus takes 2h 15m. There is a bus service every few hours from Helensburgh to Kirkintilloch. 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 Kirkintilloch. 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 Kirkintilloch at 10:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Quay Street and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Helensburgh to Kirkintilloch. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh station and arriving at Kirkintilloch station via Quay Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Helensburgh to Kirkintilloch bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Helensburgh station.
Helensburgh to Kirkintilloch bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Buchanan Street station.
The distance between Helensburgh and Kirkintilloch is 36.9 km. The road distance is 59 km.
You can take a bus from Helensburgh station to John Street via Quay Street, Buchanan Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 38m.