Bus from Garelochhead to Helensburgh
2 direct routes · about 18 min · first bus 06:29, last bus 22:26 (weekdays).
Next buses to Helensburgh as of 07:53
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Garelochhead, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 316 | Wilson's of Rhu | ~18 min | 16 | Sat 16 · no Sunday buses | 09:01 | 21:26 | Dunivard Road (after) | Helensburgh Railway Station | Faslane, Shandon, Blairvadach & Rhu |
| 316 | Garelochhead Minibuses & Coaches | ~18 min | 11 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 06:29 | 22:26 | Dunivard Road (after) | Helensburgh Railway Station | Faslane, Shandon, Blairvadach & Rhu |
Times are for the first boarding point in Garelochhead 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 316 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Garelochhead to Helensburgh?
2 routes run directly from Garelochhead to Helensburgh: the 316 (Wilson's of Rhu), the 316 (Garelochhead Minibuses & Coaches). The most frequent is the 316, 16 times each weekday — board at Dunivard Road (after) and get off at Helensburgh Railway Station, about 18 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Garelochhead to Helensburgh?
Around 18 minutes on the 316, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Faslane, Shandon, Blairvadach, Rhu on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Garelochhead to Helensburgh?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:29 and the last around 22:26. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Garelochhead 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.