What is the cheapest way to get from Inverness to The Helix?

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to The Helix is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 5h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Inverness to The Helix?

The fastest way to get from Inverness to The Helix is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and The Helix?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to The Helix. However, there are services departing from Inverness Union Street and arriving at Newlands Garage via Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Inverness to The Helix?

The distance between Inverness and The Helix is 164 miles. The road distance is 147.2 miles.

How do I travel from Inverness to The Helix without a car?

The best way to get from Inverness to The Helix without a car is to train via Stirling which takes 4h 9m and costs £30 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Inverness to The Helix?

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Inverness to The Helix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to The Helix bus from?

Inverness to The Helix bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Inverness Union Street station.

Train or bus from Inverness to The Helix?

The best way to get from Inverness to The Helix is to train via Stirling which takes 4h 9m and costs £30 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Inverness to The Helix bus arrive?

Inverness to The Helix bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Edinburgh Airport station.

Can I drive from Inverness to The Helix?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to The Helix is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Inverness to The Helix.

Where can I stay near The Helix?

There are 1147+ hotels available in The Helix.

Inverness to The Helix - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Inverness to The Helix by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Stirling
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Stirlingtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
4h 9m
£34–127
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Edinburgh Airportbus Ember
5h 25m
£22–31
Drive 146.4 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to The Helixcar 146.4 mi
2h 42m
£37–53
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Falkirk Grahamstontrain Inverness - London Euston
4h 32m
£34–72

Inverness to The Helix by train, bus, and foot

85Weekly Services

4h 9mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Inverness to The Helix.

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Distance: 162.6 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and The Helix, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Stirling every 3 hours. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from Inverness Union Street to Edinburgh Airport every 4 hours. Tickets cost £15–22 and the journey takes 3h 24m.

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