🚌 Bus from Helensburgh to Balloch
2 direct routes · about 78 min · first bus 06:56, last bus 18:10 (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 | ~78 min | 18 | 06:56 | 18:10 | West Clyde Street (after) |
| 306 | McColls Travel | ~17 min | 5 | 08:55 | 17:45 | Helensburgh Railway Station (at) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Helensburgh 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 Helensburgh to Balloch?
2 routes run directly from Helensburgh to Balloch: the 206 (First Greater Glasgow), the 306 (McColls Travel).
How long does the bus take from Helensburgh to Balloch?
Around 78 minutes on the 206, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Helensburgh to Balloch?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 206) leaves around 06:56 and the last around 18:10. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Helensburgh to Balloch?
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.