There are 5 ways to get from Helmsdale to Ullapool by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus via Dingwall
best- Take the bus from Helmsdale to Dingwallbus Ember
- Take the bus from Council Buildings to High Schoolbus 61
3h 53mDrive 79 mi
cheapest- Drive from Helmsdale to Ullapoolcar 79 mi
1h 40m£19–28Train, taxi
- Take the train from Helmsdale to Lairgtrain Wick - Inverness
- Take the taxi from Lairg to Ullapooltaxi
1h 45m£106–145Bus
- Take the bus from Petrol Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus 961
4h 4m£26–36Bus #2
- Take the bus from Petrol Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to High Schoolbus 61
4h 24m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helmsdale to Ullapool is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Helmsdale to Ullapool is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £19 - £28.
No, there is no direct bus from Helmsdale to Ullapool. However, there are services departing from Helmsdale and arriving at High School via Council Buildings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Helmsdale and Ullapool is 107 miles. The road distance is 79.4 miles.
The best way to get from Helmsdale to Ullapool without a car is to bus via Dingwall which takes 3h 53m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Helmsdale to Ullapool, including transfers.
Helmsdale to Ullapool bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Helmsdale station.
Helmsdale to Ullapool bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Dingwall station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helmsdale to Ullapool is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Helmsdale to Ullapool.
There are 31+ hotels available in Ullapool.
What companies run services between Helmsdale, Scotland and Ullapool, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Helmsdale to High School via Dingwall and Council Buildings in around 3h 53m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Helmsdale to Lairg
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–26
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £10–14
- 1st Class
- £18–26
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Helmsdale to Dingwall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £1–28
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- 01463 222 444
- info@decoaches.co.uk
- Website
- decoaches.co.uk
Bus from Council Buildings to High School
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.decoaches.co.uk/
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.decoaches.co.uk/
Bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to High School
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.decoaches.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01224591381
- bluebird.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Petrol Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–21
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- £95–120
Northern Sights Taxi & Private Hire
- Phone
- +44 1549 402 399
- Website
- northern-sights.co.uk
Munro's Private Hire
- Phone
- +44 1549 402 262
- Website
- munrosprivatehire.co.uk
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