The average bus between Aberdeen and Helmsdale takes 6h 29m and the fastest bus takes 6h 3m. The bus service runs several times per day from Aberdeen to Helmsdale. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Aberdeen and Helmsdale. The earliest departure is at 6:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 12:24 PM which arrives into Helmsdale at 7:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Inverness Union Street and take an average of 6h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen to Helmsdale. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen station and arriving at Helmsdale station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
Aberdeen to Helmsdale bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Aberdeen Union Street station.
Aberdeen to Helmsdale bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Belgrave Hotel station.
The distance between Aberdeen and Helmsdale is 142.3 km. The road distance is 283 km.
You can take a bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Belgrave Hotel via Inverness Union Street and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 5h 56m.