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Thurso to Helmsdale buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Thurso and Helmsdale takes 1h 31m and the fastest bus takes 1h 27m. 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.

1h 31m
Duration
58 mi
Distance
£10
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Thurso to Helmsdale bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Thurso and Helmsdale. The earliest departure is at 12:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Thurso is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Helmsdale at 12:04 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 30m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 27m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 27m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 33m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 33m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 27m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 33m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 33m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 37m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 27m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 33m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 33m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 37m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 27m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 33m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 33m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 37m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 27m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 33m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 33m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 37m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 28m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 33m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 31m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 34m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Thurso 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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  • Distance: 58 mi
  • Duration: 1h 31m

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

Ember operates a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Helmsdale every 4 hours. Tickets cost £8–12 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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