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The average bus between Edinburgh and Helmsdale takes 7h 29m and the fastest bus takes 6h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Helmsdale. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Edinburgh and Helmsdale. The earliest departure is at 8:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:08 PM which arrives into Helmsdale at 1:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station Stance 3 and take an average of 7h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
6h 14m • 1 change
6h 57m • 1 change6h 28m • 1 changeArrives next day
7h 3m • 1 change6h 14m • 1 change6h 57m • 1 change6h 28m • 1 changeArrives next day
7h 3m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Helmsdale? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Helmsdale. However, there are services departing from Queensferry Street station and arriving at Helmsdale station via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
Edinburgh to Helmsdale bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Queensferry Street station.
Edinburgh to Helmsdale bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Helmsdale station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Helmsdale is 242.3 km. The road distance is 355 km.
You can take a bus from Queensferry Street to Helmsdale via Bus Station Stance 3 and Inverness Union Street in around 7h 7m.
