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Aberdeen to Helmsdale buses

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Trip Overview

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.

6h 29m
Duration
176 mi
Distance
£16
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Aberdeen to Helmsdale bus times

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.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    EmberStagecoach North Scotland6h 34m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    EmberStagecoach North Scotland6h 47m • 1 change
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    EmberStagecoach North Scotland6h 33m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    EmberStagecoach North Scotland6h 48m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    EmberStagecoach North Scotland6h 3m • 1 change
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    EmberStagecoach North Scotland6h 44m • 1 change
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    EmberStagecoach North Scotland6h 34m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    EmberStagecoach North Scotland6h 3m • 1 change
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    EmberStagecoach North Scotland6h 44m • 1 change
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    EmberStagecoach North Scotland6h 34m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    EmberStagecoach North Scotland6h 3m • 1 change
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    EmberStagecoach North Scotland6h 44m • 1 change
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    EmberStagecoach North Scotland6h 34m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    EmberStagecoach North Scotland6h 3m • 1 change
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    EmberStagecoach North Scotland6h 44m • 1 change
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    EmberStagecoach North Scotland6h 34m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Aberdeen to Helmsdale? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Aberdeen to Helmsdale.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 176.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Helmsdale, Scotland?

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.

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