Bus from Balloch (West Dunbartonshire) to Helensburgh
2 direct routes · 16–68 min · first bus 06:56, last bus 17:44 (weekdays).
Next buses to Helensburgh as of 09:26
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Balloch, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 206 | First Greater Glasgow | ~68 min | 18 | Sat 19 · Sun 8 | 06:56 | 17:44 | Carrochan Crescent (after) | Helensburgh Railway Station (opp) | Alexandria, Bonhill, Dumbarton, Cardross & Craigendoran |
| 306 | McColls Travel | ~16 min | 5 | Sat 3 · Sun 1 | 08:36 | 17:25 | Lower Stoneymollan Road (opp) | Helensburgh Railway Station | Arden |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 206 bus or 306 bus timetable.
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). The most frequent is the 206, 18 times each weekday — board at Carrochan Crescent (after) and get off at Helensburgh Railway Station (opp), about 68 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Balloch to Helensburgh?
Between 16 minutes on the 306 and 68 on the 206, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Alexandria, Bonhill, Dumbarton, Cardross and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Balloch to Helensburgh?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:56 and the last around 17:44. Check the route timetables 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.