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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Helmsdalebus bus Ember
    5h 22m
    £35–87

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Perth station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Helmsdalebus bus Ember
    5h 52m
    £21–31

  3. Bus via Inverness

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Helmsdalebus bus Ember
    5h 36m
    £22–34

  4. Drive  177.2 mi

    1. Drive from Perth to Helmsdalecar car 177.2 mi
    3h 34m
    £44–64

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Helmsdaletrain train Inverness - Wick
    5h 58m
    £61–138

Perth to Helmsdale by train and bus

Calendar41Weekly Services
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 192.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Helmsdale via Bus Station Stance 3 and Inverness Union Street in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Perth to Helmsdale via Inverness in around 5h 58m.

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