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Helmsdale to Tain buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Helmsdale and Tain takes 56 min and the fastest bus takes 54 min. The bus service runs several times per day from Helmsdale to Tain. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

56 min
Duration
36 mi
Distance
£8
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Helmsdale to Tain bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Helmsdale and Tain. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Helmsdale is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Tain at 9:49 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 56 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    bus bus 56 min • Direct
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    bus bus 55 min • Direct

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    bus bus 54 min • Direct
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    bus bus 55 min • Direct
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    bus bus 56 min • Direct
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    bus bus 58 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    bus bus 55 min • Direct
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    bus bus 55 min • Direct
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    bus bus 56 min • Direct
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    bus bus 58 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    bus bus 55 min • Direct
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    bus bus 55 min • Direct
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    bus bus 56 min • Direct
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    bus bus 58 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    bus bus 55 min • Direct
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    bus bus 55 min • Direct
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    bus bus 56 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 55 min • Direct
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    bus bus 55 min • Direct
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    bus bus 56 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 55 min • Direct
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    bus bus 55 min • Direct
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    bus bus 56 min • Direct
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    bus bus 57 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Helmsdale to Tain? 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 Helmsdale to Tain.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 35.8 mi
  • Duration: 56 min

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

Ember operates a bus from Helmsdale to Tain Post Office every 4 hours. Tickets cost £6–10 and the journey takes 56 min.

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