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Nairn to Helmsdale buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Nairn and Helmsdale takes 3h 37m and the fastest bus takes 2h 32m. 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 37m
Duration
91 mi
Distance
£19
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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 6:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    EmberEmber2h 53m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    EmberEmber6h 18m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    EmberEmber2h 50m • 1 change
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    EmberEmber4h 10m • 1 change
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    EmberEmber3h 51m • 1 change
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    EmberEmber4h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    EmberEmber2h 50m • 1 change
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    EmberEmber4h 10m • 1 change
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    EmberEmber3h 51m • 1 change
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    EmberEmber4h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    EmberEmber3h 4m • 1 change
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    EmberEmber3h 43m • 1 change
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    EmberEmber4h 3m • 1 change
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    EmberEmber3h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    EmberEmber3h 4m • 1 change
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    EmberEmber3h 43m • 1 change
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    EmberEmber4h 3m • 1 change
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    EmberEmber3h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    EmberEmber2h 50m • 1 change
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    EmberEmber4h 10m • 1 change
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    EmberEmber3h 51m • 1 change
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    EmberEmber4h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    EmberEmber2h 50m • 1 change
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    EmberEmber4h 10m • 1 change
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    EmberEmber3h 51m • 1 change
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    EmberEmber4h 14m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Nairn 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 Nairn to Helmsdale.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 90.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

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

Ember operates a bus from Inverness Union Street to Helmsdale 5 times a day. Tickets cost £9–14 and the journey takes 2h 8m.

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