There are 4 ways to get from Ullapool to Helmsdale by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Dingwall
best- Take the bus from High School to Council Buildings61
- Take the bus from Tesco to Belgrave HotelE6
3h 39mDrive 79 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ullapool to Helmsdale79 mi
1h 40m£20–29Bus, train
- Take the bus from High School to Council Buildings61
- Take the train from Dingwall to HelmsdaleInverness - Wick
4h 15mBus
- Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3961
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Belgrave HotelX99
4h 7m£27–36
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ullapool to Helmsdale is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Ullapool to Helmsdale is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £19 - £29.
No, there is no direct bus from Ullapool to Helmsdale. However, there are services departing from High School and arriving at Belgrave Hotel via Tesco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between Ullapool and Helmsdale is 107 miles. The road distance is 79.4 miles.
The best way to get from Ullapool to Helmsdale without a car is to bus via Dingwall which takes 3h 39m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Ullapool to Helmsdale, including transfers.
Ullapool to Helmsdale bus services, operated by D + E Coaches, depart from High School station.
Ullapool to Helmsdale bus services, operated by D + E Coaches, arrive at Council Buildings station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ullapool to Helmsdale is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Ullapool to Helmsdale.
There are 61+ hotels available in Helmsdale.
What companies run services between Ullapool, Scotland and Helmsdale, Scotland?
You can take a bus from High School to Belgrave Hotel via Council Buildings and Tesco in around 3h 39m.
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- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Dingwall to Helmsdale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–50
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £22–29
- 1st Class
- £35–50
- Phone
- 01463 222 444
- info@decoaches.co.uk
- Website
- decoaches.co.uk
Bus from High School to Council Buildings
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.decoaches.co.uk/
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.decoaches.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Tesco to Belgrave Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01224591381
- bluebird.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Belgrave Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–21
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
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