There are 4 ways to get from Helmsdale to Alness by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Helmsdale to Alness by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Helmsdale to Alness is to bus which costs £7 - £11 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Helmsdale to Alness is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs £11 - £17.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Helmsdale and arriving at Alness High Street. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 22m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Helmsdale and arriving at Alness. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.
The distance between Helmsdale and Alness is 51 miles. The road distance is 46 miles.
The best way to get from Helmsdale to Alness without a car is to bus which takes 1h 22m and costs £7 - £11.
The bus from Helmsdale to Alness High Street takes 1h 22m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Helmsdale to Alness bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Helmsdale station.
Helmsdale to Alness train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Helmsdale station.
The best way to get from Helmsdale to Alness is to bus which takes 1h 22m and costs £7 - £11. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 1h 50m.
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. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Helmsdale to Alness twice daily. Tickets cost £27–45 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Helmsdale to Alness
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Helmsdale to Alness High Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Ember
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- £95–120
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Helmsdale to Alness bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Alness High Street station.
Helmsdale to Alness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Alness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helmsdale to Alness is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Helmsdale to Alness.
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