- Distance: 55.3 mi
- Duration: 1h 29m
The average bus between Thurso and Helmsdale takes 1h 29m and the fastest bus takes 1h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Thurso 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 every 4 hours between Thurso and Helmsdale. The earliest departure is at 3:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Thurso is at 7:42 PM which arrives into Helmsdale at 8:58 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Thurso station and arriving at Helmsdale station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 29m.
Thurso to Helmsdale bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station.
Thurso to Helmsdale bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Helmsdale station.
The distance between Thurso and Helmsdale is 53.7 km. The road distance is 89 km.
Ember operates a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Helmsdale every 4 hours. Tickets cost £8–12 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Stagecoach North Scotland also services this route every 3 hours.