There are 4 ways to get from Stirling to Helmsdale (Station) by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Stirling to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Helmsdalebus Ember
6h 8m£43–107Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to South Streetbus M8
- Take the bus from Perth station to Inverness Union Streetbus
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Helmsdalebus
8h£27–43Drive 200.1 mi
- Drive from Stirling to Helmsdale (Station)car 200.1 mi
4h 2m£50–73Train
- Take the train from Stirling to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
- Take the train from Inverness to Helmsdaletrain Inverness - Wick
6h 34m£69–158
Stirling to Helmsdale (Station) by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stirling to Helmsdale (Station) is to bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Stirling to Helmsdale (Station) is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Stirling station to Helmsdale (Station). However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Helmsdale via Perth station and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Stirling to Helmsdale (Station). However, there are services departing from Stirling and arriving at Helmsdale via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Stirling and Helmsdale (Station) is 226 miles. The road distance is 201.3 miles.
The best way to get from Stirling to Helmsdale (Station) without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 8m and costs £40 - £110.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Stirling to Helmsdale (Station), including transfers.
Stirling to Helmsdale (Station) bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Bus Station.
Stirling to Helmsdale (Station) train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stirling station.
The best way to get from Stirling to Helmsdale (Station) is to bus which takes 8h and costs £27 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £160 and takes 6h 34m.
What companies run services between Stirling, Scotland and Helmsdale (Station), Scotland?
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Helmsdale (Station) via South Street, Perth station, Inverness Union Street, and Helmsdale in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stirling to Helmsdale via Inverness in around 6h 34m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stirling to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stirling to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Helmsdale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stirling to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £50–70
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Stirling to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £50–70
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Stirling to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Stirling to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Helmsdale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Perth station to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–17
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Helmsdale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Bus Station to South Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Bus Station to South Street
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £6–13
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Booking & Getting There
Stirling to Helmsdale (Station) bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at South Street station.
Stirling to Helmsdale (Station) train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stirling to Helmsdale (Station) is 201 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Stirling to Helmsdale (Station).
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