Nairn to Helmsdale Buses

Nairn to Helmsdale buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Nairn and Helmsdale takes 3h 52m and the fastest bus takes 2h 34m. 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 52m
Duration: 91 mi
Distance: £19
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Helmsdalebus Ember

3h 28m

£14–21

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 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

3:30 PM → 7:46 PM
4h 16m • 1 change
7:06 PM → 10:46 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
10:54 PM → 1:45 AM
Arrives next day
2h 51m • 1 change
11:51 PM → 6:09 AM
Arrives next day
6h 18m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 29, 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 30, 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 31, 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, November 1, 2026

6:18 AM → 9:21 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
9:29 AM → 1:09 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
12:19 PM → 4:21 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
3:25 PM → 7:05 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

8:04 AM → 10:51 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
9:36 AM → 1:43 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
12:29 PM → 4:19 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 7:44 PM
4h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

8:04 AM → 10:51 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
9:36 AM → 1:43 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
12:29 PM → 4:19 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 7:44 PM
4h 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.

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Nairn to Helmsdale bus times

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

3:30 PM → 7:46 PM

7:06 PM → 10:46 PM

10:54 PM → 1:45 AMArrives next day

11:51 PM → 6:09 AMArrives next day

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:56 AM → 10:39 AM

9:36 AM → 1:39 PM

12:29 PM → 4:20 PM

3:30 PM → 7:46 PM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:56 AM → 10:39 AM

9:36 AM → 1:39 PM

12:29 PM → 4:20 PM

3:30 PM → 7:46 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:19 AM → 10:35 AM

10:43 AM → 1:46 PM

12:19 PM → 4:22 PM

3:25 PM → 7:10 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:18 AM → 9:21 AM

9:29 AM → 1:09 PM

12:19 PM → 4:21 PM

3:25 PM → 7:05 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

8:04 AM → 10:51 AM

9:36 AM → 1:43 PM

12:29 PM → 4:19 PM

3:30 PM → 7:44 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

8:04 AM → 10:51 AM

9:36 AM → 1:43 PM

12:29 PM → 4:19 PM

3:30 PM → 7:44 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from Inverness Union Street to Helmsdale

Bus trips from Nairn

Bus trips to Helmsdale

Alternative transport options

10:54 PM → 1:45 AM
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11:51 PM → 6:09 AM
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