There are 6 ways to get from Helmsdale to Glasgow by bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Helmsdale to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk093
6h 18m£40–73Bus, train
- Take the bus from Helmsdale to Inverness Union Streetbus
- Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
- Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
7h 1m£60–128Drive 225.8 mi
- Drive from Helmsdale to Glasgowcar 225.8 mi
4h 25m£57–82Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Helmsdale to Inverness Union Streetbus
- Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane INV - GLA
7h 36m£102–235Train
- Take the train from Helmsdale to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
- Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street
7h 19m£104–182Train via Perth
- Take the train from Helmsdale to Invernesstrain
- Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
- Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
7h 36m£89–177
Helmsdale to Glasgow by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helmsdale to Glasgow is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 6h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Helmsdale to Glasgow is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Helmsdale to Glasgow station. However, there are services departing from Helmsdale and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Helmsdale to Glasgow. However, there are services departing from Helmsdale and arriving at Glasgow Queen Street via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
The distance between Helmsdale and Glasgow is 245 miles. The road distance is 227.1 miles.
The best way to get from Helmsdale to Glasgow without a car is to bus which takes 6h 18m and costs £35 - £75.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Helmsdale to Glasgow, including transfers.
Helmsdale to Glasgow bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Helmsdale station.
Helmsdale to Glasgow train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Helmsdale station.
The best way to get from Helmsdale to Glasgow is to bus which takes 6h 18m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £100 - £190 and takes 7h 19m.
What companies run services between Helmsdale, Scotland and Glasgow, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Helmsdale to Buchanan Bus Station via Inverness Union Street and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Helmsdale to Glasgow Queen Street via Inverness in around 7h 19m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Glasgow Airport via Stornoway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £130–170
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Glasgow Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–330
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Glasgow Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–280
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Glasgow Airport via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Thursday, Sunday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- £85–210
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Glasgow Airport via Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £85–210
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Glasgow Airport via Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £85–210
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £130–170
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Glasgow Airport via Stornoway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £130–170
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Glasgow Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–280
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Helmsdale to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Helmsdale to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Helmsdale to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Helmsdale to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Helmsdale to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Ember
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £30–60
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Booking & Getting There
Helmsdale to Glasgow bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Helmsdale to Glasgow train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helmsdale to Glasgow is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Helmsdale to Glasgow.
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