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 Inverness Union Street to Helmsdalebus Ember
7h 23m£38–74Train via Perth
- Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
- Take the train from Inverness to Helmsdaletrain Inverness - Wick
8h 36m£72–164Drive 215.5 mi
- Drive from Anstruther to Helmsdalecar 215.5 mi
4h 19m£54–77Train, bus
- Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Helmsdalebus Ember
8h 2m£47–113Train
- Take the train from Dundee to Invernesstrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
- Take the train from Inverness to Helmsdaletrain Inverness - Wick
9h 3m£83–196Bus via Dunfermline
- Take the bus from Harbour to Park & Ridebus X61
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Helmsdalebus
9h 13m£38–80
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 £35 - £75 and takes 7h 23m.
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 Helmsdale via Bus Station, Overgate, Park and Ride and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
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 36m.
The distance between Anstruther and Helmsdale is 237 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 7h 23m and costs £35 - £75.
It takes approximately 7h 23m 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 7h 23m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can train via Perth, which costs £70 - £170 and takes 8h 36m.
What companies run services between Anstruther, Scotland and Helmsdale, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Harbour to Helmsdale via Bus Station, Railway Station, Overgate, Park and Ride, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cauldcots Farm to Helmsdale via Bus Station, Railway Station, Dundee, Perth, and Inverness in around 8h 36m.
- 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 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 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- 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
- Hourly
- 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
- Every 3 hours
- 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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- 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
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Helmsdale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Helmsdale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Harbour to Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
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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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