🚌 Bus from Balloch to Helensburgh
2 direct routes · about 73 min · first bus 06:52, last bus 17:39 (weekdays).
💷 Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 206 | First Greater Glasgow | ~73 min | 18 | 06:52 | 17:39 | Shandon Brae (After) |
| 306 | McColls Travel | ~17 min | 5 | 08:35 | 17:24 | Balloch Bus Terminus (at Stop 2) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Balloch on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Balloch to Helensburgh?
2 routes run directly from Balloch to Helensburgh: the 206 (First Greater Glasgow), the 306 (McColls Travel).
How long does the bus take from Balloch to Helensburgh?
Around 73 minutes on the 206, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Balloch to Helensburgh?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 206) leaves around 06:52 and the last around 17:39. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Balloch to Helensburgh?
Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.