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

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There are 6 ways to get from Dundee to Helmsdale by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk093 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Helmsdalebus bus Ember
    6h 9m
    £31–63

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Helmsdalebus bus Ember
    6h 43m
    £40–102

  3. Drive  191 mi

    1. Drive from Dundee to Helmsdalecar car 191 mi
    3h 53m
    £48–68

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Invernesstrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Helmsdaletrain train Inverness - Wick
    7h 9m
    £75–176

  5. Train via Perth

    1. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Helmsdaletrain train Inverness - Wick
    7h 19m
    £66–153

  6. Bus via Kinross

    1. Take the bus from Nethergate to Park and Ridebus bus M92
    2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Helmsdalebus bus
    7h 43m
    £34–75

Dundee to Helmsdale by bus

Calendar41Weekly Buses
Duration6h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 213.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Overgate to Helmsdale via Park and Ride, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dundee to Helmsdale via Inverness in around 7h 9m.

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