There are 6 ways to get from Anstruther to Helmsdale by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk093 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Belgrave Hotelbus X99
6h 48m£31–62Train, bus
- Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Belgrave Hotelbus X99
7h 45m£40–101Drive 215.5 mi
- Drive from Anstruther to Helmsdalecar 215.5 mi
4h 19m£54–78Train via Perth
- Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
- Take the train from Inverness to Helmsdaletrain Inverness - Wick
8h 33m£73–164Bus via Dunfermline
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Helmsdalebus Ember
8h 48m£40–83Train
- Take the train from Dundee to Invernesstrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
- Take the train from Inverness to Helmsdaletrain Inverness - Wick
9h£83–196
Anstruther to Helmsdale by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Anstruther to Helmsdale is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 6h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Anstruther to Helmsdale is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Anstruther to Helmsdale. However, there are services departing from Harbour and arriving at Belgrave Hotel via Bus Station, Overgate, Park and Ride and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Anstruther to Helmsdale. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Helmsdale via Perth and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
The distance between Anstruther and Helmsdale is 231 miles. The road distance is 216.8 miles.
The best way to get from Anstruther to Helmsdale without a car is to bus which takes 6h 48m and costs £30 - £65.
It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Anstruther to Helmsdale, including transfers.
Anstruther to Helmsdale bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Park and Ride station.
Anstruther to Helmsdale train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
The best way to get from Anstruther to Helmsdale is to bus which takes 6h 48m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can train via Perth, which costs £70 - £170 and takes 8h 33m.
What companies run services between Anstruther, Scotland and Helmsdale, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Harbour to Belgrave Hotel via Bus Station, Railway Station, Overgate, Park and Ride, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harbour to Helmsdale via Bus Station, Railway Station, Dundee, Perth, and Inverness in around 8h 33m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Helmsdale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Helmsdale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Dundee to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £40–55
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £21–40
Bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–55
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £27–55
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Belgrave Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Belgrave Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Helmsdale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Anstruther to Helmsdale bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
Anstruther to Helmsdale train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anstruther to Helmsdale is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Anstruther to Helmsdale.
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