Bus from Helensburgh to Cove (Argyll & Bute)
2 direct routes · about 45 min · first bus 07:00, last bus 22:00 (weekdays).
Next buses to Cove (Argyll & Bute) as of 11:47
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 316 | Wilson's of Rhu | ~45 min | 8 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 08:00 | 22:00 | Helensburgh Railway Station (opp) | Casa Blanca Home (opp) | Rhu, Blairvadach, Shandon, Faslane, Garelochhead, Rahane & 3 more |
| 316 | Garelochhead Minibuses & Coaches | ~45 min | 8 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 07:00 | 21:00 | Helensburgh Railway Station (opp) | Casa Blanca Home (opp) | Rhu, Blairvadach, Shandon, Faslane, Garelochhead, Rahane & 3 more |
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 316 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Helensburgh to Cove?
2 routes run directly from Helensburgh to Cove: the 316 (Wilson's of Rhu), the 316 (Garelochhead Minibuses & Coaches). The most frequent is the 316, 8 times each weekday — board at Helensburgh Railway Station (opp) and get off at Casa Blanca Home (opp), about 45 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Helensburgh to Cove?
Around 45 minutes on the 316, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Rhu, Blairvadach, Shandon, Faslane and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Helensburgh to Cove?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:00 and the last around 22:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Helensburgh to Cove?
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.