Nairn to Helmsdale Buses

Nairn to Helmsdale buses

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The average bus between Nairn and Helmsdale takes 3h 51m and the fastest bus takes 2h 36m. 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.

3h 51m
Duration: 84 mi
Distance: £9
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Belgrave Hotelbus X99

3h 8m

£8–12

Nairn to Helmsdale bus times

Buses run every 4 hours 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 6:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Inverness and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:23 PM → 8:35 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
11:51 PM → 6:09 AM
Arrives next day
6h 18m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:56 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
9:36 AM → 1:39 PM
4h 3m • 1 change
12:29 PM → 4:20 PM
3h 51m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 7:46 PM
4h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:56 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
9:36 AM → 1:39 PM
4h 3m • 1 change
12:29 PM → 4:20 PM
3h 51m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 7:46 PM
4h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:56 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
9:36 AM → 1:39 PM
4h 3m • 1 change
12:29 PM → 4:20 PM
3h 51m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 7:46 PM
4h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:19 AM → 10:35 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
10:43 AM → 1:46 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
12:19 PM → 4:22 PM
4h 3m • 1 change
3:25 PM → 7:10 PM
3h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:18 AM → 9:21 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
9:29 AM → 1:10 PM
3h 41m • 1 change
12:19 PM → 4:23 PM
4h 4m • 1 change
3:25 PM → 7:06 PM
3h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:56 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
9:36 AM → 1:39 PM
4h 3m • 1 change
12:29 PM → 4:20 PM
3h 51m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 7:46 PM
4h 16m • 1 change
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