There are 5 ways to get from Alness to Helmsdale by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Library to Belgrave Hotelbus E6
1h 18mDrive 45.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alness to Helmsdalecar 45.8 mi
59 min£12–17Train
- Take the train from Alness to Helmsdaletrain Inverness - Wick
1h 47m£19–45Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alness to Helmsdaletaxi 45.8 mi
59 min£95–120Bus via Kincraig House Hotel
- Take the bus from Kincraig House Hotel to Belgrave Hotelbus X99
2h 20m£13–17
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alness to Helmsdale is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 59 min.
The fastest way to get from Alness to Helmsdale is to drive which takes 59 min and costs £11 - £17.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Library and arriving at Belgrave Hotel. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 18m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Alness and arriving at Helmsdale. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 47m.
The distance between Alness and Helmsdale is 51 miles. The road distance is 46 miles.
The best way to get from Alness to Helmsdale without a car is to bus which takes 1h 18m and costs .
The bus from Library to Belgrave Hotel takes 1h 18m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Alness to Helmsdale bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Library station.
Alness to Helmsdale train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Alness station.
The best way to get from Alness to Helmsdale is to bus which takes 1h 18m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £19 - £45 and takes 1h 47m.
What companies run services between Alness, Scotland and Helmsdale, Scotland?
Ember operates a bus from Library to Belgrave Hotel every 4 hours, and the journey takes 1h 18m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Alness to Helmsdale 4 times a day. Tickets cost £19–45 and the journey takes 1h 47m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Alness to Helmsdale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–45
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £19–26
- 1st Class
- £30–45
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Library to Belgrave Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- 01224591381
- bluebird.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Kincraig House Hotel to Belgrave Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Alness to Helmsdale bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Belgrave Hotel station.
Alness to Helmsdale train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Helmsdale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alness to Helmsdale is 46 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Alness to Helmsdale.
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