The average bus between Nairn and Helmsdale takes 3h 52m and the fastest bus takes 2h 31m. The bus service runs several times per day from Nairn 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 4 times a day between Nairn and Helmsdale. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nairn is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Helmsdale at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Inverness and take an average of 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Nairn to Helmsdale. However, there are services departing from Nairn station and arriving at Helmsdale station via Belgrave Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
Nairn to Helmsdale bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.
Nairn to Helmsdale bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Belgrave Hotel station.
The distance between Nairn and Helmsdale is 60.5 km. The road distance is 135 km.
Stagecoach North Scotland operates a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Belgrave Hotel twice daily. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 1h 47m.