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

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  1. Bus via Inverness

    best
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk093
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Helmsdalebus bus Ember
    6h 43m
    £41–73

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Helmsdalebus bus Ember
    6h 56m
    £25–37

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Helmsdaletrain train Inverness - Wick
    6h 52m
    £105–177

  4. Drive  225.3 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Helmsdalecar car 225.3 mi
    4h 27m
    £57–82

  5. Train via Perth

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Helmsdaletrain train
    8h 4m
    £85–179

Glasgow to Helmsdale by bus

Calendar37Weekly Buses
Duration6h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 243.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Helmsdale via Bus Station Stance 3 and Inverness Union Street in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Helmsdale via Inverness in around 6h 52m.

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