The average bus between Anstruther and Helmsdale takes 9h 23m and the fastest bus takes 7h. The bus service runs several times per day from Anstruther 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 Anstruther and Helmsdale. The earliest departure is at 8:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Anstruther is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Helmsdale at 12:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 9h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




7h 36m • 4 changes




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13h 32m • 4 changes




7h 36m • 4 changes




8h • 4 changes
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13h 32m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Anstruther to Helmsdale. However, there are services departing from Anstruther station and arriving at Helmsdale station via Bus Station Stance 3 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
Anstruther to Helmsdale bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Park and Ride station.
Anstruther to Helmsdale bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Belgrave Hotel station.
The distance between Anstruther and Helmsdale is 218.3 km. The road distance is 371 km.
You can take a bus from Harbour to Belgrave Hotel via Bus Station, Railway Station, Overgate, Park and Ride, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 7h 9m.