The average bus between Helensburgh and Newton Mearns takes 2h 48m and the fastest bus takes 2h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Helensburgh to Newton Mearns. 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 every 2 hours between Helensburgh and Newton Mearns. 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 Newton Mearns at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Quay Street and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Helensburgh to Newton Mearns. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh station and arriving at Newton Mearns station via Quay Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Helensburgh to Newton Mearns bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Helensburgh station.
Helensburgh to Newton Mearns bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Eaglesham Road station.
Book your Helensburgh to Newton Mearns bus tickets online with First Greater Glasgow and Stagecoach West Scotland.
The distance between Helensburgh and Newton Mearns is 35.8 km. The road distance is 54 km.
You can take a bus from Helensburgh station to Eaglesham Road via Quay Street, Buchanan Street, and Howard Street in around 2h 37m.