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How to get fromAberdeen to Helmsdaleby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Aberdeen to Helmsdale by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Helmsdalebus bus Ember
    5h 14m
    £33–81

  2. Bus via Union Square Bus Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Falcon Sqbus bus M96 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Helmsdalebus bus Ember
    6h 40m
    £11–16

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Helmsdalebus bus Ember
    6h 8m
    £21–30

  4. Drive  167.3 mi

    1. Drive from Aberdeen to Helmsdalecar car 167.3 mi
    3h 33m
    £42–60

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Helmsdaletrain train Inverness - Wick
    5h 50m
    £59–132

Aberdeen to Helmsdale by train and bus

Calendar41Weekly Services
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 182.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Helmsdale via Inverness Union Street in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aberdeen to Helmsdale via Inverness in around 5h 50m.

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