Bus from Helensburgh to Balloch (West Dunbartonshire)
2 direct routes · 13–73 min · first bus 07:01, last bus 18:13 (weekdays).
Next buses to Balloch (West Dunbartonshire) as of 07:17
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Helensburgh, 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 | ~73 min | 18 | Sat 18 · Sun 9 | 07:01 | 18:13 | Helensburgh Railway Station | Dalvait Road (before) | Craigendoran, Cardross, Dumbarton, Bonhill & Alexandria |
| 306 | McColls Travel | ~13 min | 5 | Sat 3 · Sun 1 | 08:55 | 17:45 | Helensburgh Railway Station (opp) | Lower Stoneymollan Road (near) | Arden |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 206 bus or 306 bus timetable.
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). The most frequent is the 206, 18 times each weekday — board at Helensburgh Railway Station and get off at Dalvait Road (before), about 73 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Helensburgh to Balloch?
Between 13 minutes on the 306 and 73 on the 206, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Craigendoran, Cardross, Dumbarton, Bonhill and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Helensburgh to Balloch?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:01 and the last around 18:13. Check the route timetables 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.