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How to get fromManchester to Helmsdaleby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Helmsdale by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Belgrave Hotelbus bus X99
    10h 34m
    £65–183

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Belgrave Hotelbus bus X99
    11h
    £39–81

  3. Drive 427.2 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Helmsdalecar car 427.2 mi
    7h 38m
    £105–152

  4. Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane MAN - INV
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Belgrave Hotelbus bus
    6h 29m
    £99–247

  5. Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 181
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M10
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Belgrave Hotelbus bus X99
    12h 9m
    £56–102

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Helmsdaletrain train
    13h 8m
    £95–162

  7. Fly to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Belgrave Hotelbus bus
    9h 20m
    £103–252

Manchester to Helmsdale by train

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration13h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Helmsdale, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Belgrave Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 11h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Helmsdale via Preston and Inverness in around 13h 8m.

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