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How to get fromHelmsdale to Aberdeenby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Petrol Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus X99
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain train Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
    5h
    £37–87

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Helmsdale to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus Ember
    6h 1m
    £22–31

  3. Drive 167.5 mi

    1. Drive from Helmsdale to Aberdeencar car 167.5 mi
    3h 32m
    £41–59

  4. Bus, train via Inverness

    1. Take the bus from Helmsdale to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain train Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
    5h 22m
    £45–99

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Helmsdale to Invernesstrain train Wick - Inverness
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain train Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
    5h 57m
    £77–162

Helmsdale to Aberdeen by bus

Calendar68Weekly Buses
Duration6h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 175.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h

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

You can take a bus from Helmsdale to Aberdeen Union Street via Inverness Union Street in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Helmsdale to Aberdeen via Inverness in around 5h 57m.

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