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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Elgin to Invernesstrain train Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Helmsdalebus bus Ember
    3h 45m
    £25–42

  2. Bus, line 10 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus M96 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 5bus bus 10 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Belgrave Hotelbus bus X99
    4h 18m
    £6

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Invernesstrain train Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Helmsdaletrain train Inverness - Wick
    4h 29m
    £56–108

  4. Drive 102.5 mi

    1. Drive from Elgin to Helmsdalecar car 102.5 mi
    2h 14m
    £25–36

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Helmsdalebus bus Ember
    4h 3m
    £16–24

Elgin to Helmsdale by train and bus

Calendar68Weekly Services
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 112.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Helmsdale via Inverness in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin West Road to Helmsdale via Inverness Union Street in around 4h 3m.

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