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Trip Overview

The average bus between Helmsdale and Alness takes 1h 22m and the fastest bus takes 1h 17m. The bus service runs several times per day from Helmsdale to Alness. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 22m
Duration
51 mi
Distance
£10
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Helmsdale to Alness bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Helmsdale and Alness. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Helmsdale is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Alness at 10:17 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 19m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 23m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 24m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 24m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 19m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 19m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 23m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 26m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 17m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 19m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 23m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 26m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 17m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 19m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 23m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 26m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 17m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 19m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 23m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 26m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 17m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 19m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 23m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 26m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 17m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 19m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 23m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 24m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Helmsdale to Alness? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Helmsdale to Alness.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 51 mi
  • Duration: 1h 22m

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

Ember operates a bus from Helmsdale to Alness High Street 5 times a day. Tickets cost £7–11 and the journey takes 1h 22m.

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