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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Aviemore to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Helmsdalebus bus Ember
    3h 42m
    £17–35

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Aviemore station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Helmsdalebus bus Ember
    3h 50m
    £16–23

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk093 / ...
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Helmsdaletrain train Inverness - Wick
    4h 15m
    £41–76

  4. Drive  94.9 mi

    1. Drive from Aviemore to Helmsdalecar car 94.9 mi
    2h
    £24–34

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Aviemore to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Helmsdaletrain train Inverness - Wick
    4h 18m
    £43–86

Aviemore to Helmsdale by train and bus

Calendar41Weekly Services
Duration3h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 109.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Aviemore station to Helmsdale via Inverness Union Street in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aviemore to Helmsdale via Inverness in around 4h 18m.

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