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Inverness to Helmsdale buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Inverness and Helmsdale takes 2h 4m and the fastest bus takes 1h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Inverness 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.

2h 4m
Duration
75 mi
Distance
£12
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Inverness to Helmsdale bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Inverness and Helmsdale. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Inverness is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Helmsdale at 1:45 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 12m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 13m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 8m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 4m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 54m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 8m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 12m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 13m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 54m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 8m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 12m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 13m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 54m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 8m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 12m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 13m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 54m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 8m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 12m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 13m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 2m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 6m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 8m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 6m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 59m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 2m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 6m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 8m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Inverness 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 Inverness to Helmsdale.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 75.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 4m

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

Ember operates a bus from Inverness Union Street to Helmsdale every 4 hours. Tickets cost £9–14 and the journey takes 1h 59m.

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