Fares & tickets

Fares & Tickets

Travel affordably across Central and West Scotland — from bustling towns to scenic rural getaways.

Explore the beautiful countryside around Balloch, Alexandria, Dumbarton, Helensburgh, Luss, and Loch Lomond. We offer flexible, great-value ticket options ideal for day trips, walkers, and tourists alike.

We also operate key urban routes linking Kirkintilloch, Clydebank, and Glasgow, providing reliable and accessible transport for commuters, students, and local residents.

🚌 Tickets Available On the Bus

Buy these directly from the driver using cash or contactless. You must have exact fare as we don't give change unfortunately.

Local Travel:

  • Adult Single – One-way trip – From £1.50
  • Adult Return – Two journeys (same day) – Available on Service 84, 305, 306, 309 & 340
  • Child Single* – One-way trip – From £1.50  

*5 to 15 years old are half the adult fare rounded to the nearest 5p (minimum £1.50)

🏞️ Loch Lomond Tickets

Valid on Services 305, 306 & 309

For scenic journeys through Alexandria, Balloch, Luss, Helensburgh, Balmaha, Drymen and nearby areas.

Available ticket options:

  • Adult Single – One-way trip – £3.75
  • Adult Return – Two journeys – £7.00
  • 10 Journey Adult – Flexible for 10 trips – £30.00 (Not available on bus)

These tickets are all available to buy on our website/myTrip.

📱 Tickets Available on the myTrip App & our website

Use the myTrip app to purchase and activate digital tickets from your phone. You van even purchased on our website and get sent to your phone via the myTrip app. Gifting also available!

Click here to see tickets options and to purchase!

🎓 Concessions & Free Travel

You may be eligible for free travel on McColl’s services through Scotland's national schemes:

  • Under 22s travel free with a National Entitlement Card or Young Scot card
  • Over 60s and eligible disabled passengers also travel free with a Scottish NEC card

👉 Apply online at getyournec.scot
You must tap your NEC card on the reader each time you board.

😕 Still not sure?

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