The average bus between Elgin and Helmsdale takes 4h 2m and the fastest bus takes 3h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Elgin 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 Elgin and Helmsdale. The earliest departure is at 8:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elgin is at 2:53 PM which arrives into Helmsdale at 6:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Inverness Union Street and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Helmsdale. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Helmsdale station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
Elgin to Helmsdale bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Elgin West Road station.
Elgin to Helmsdale bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Belgrave Hotel station.
The distance between Elgin and Helmsdale is 55.6 km. The road distance is 171 km.
You can take a bus from Elgin West Road to Belgrave Hotel via Inverness Union Street and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 3h 51m.
