Bus Edinburgh to Helmsdale from £32 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average bus between Edinburgh and Helmsdale takes 7h 36m and the fastest bus takes 6h 55m. 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.

7h 36m
Duration: 235 mi
Distance: £32
Average price: 4 times a day
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6h 49m

£26–36

Edinburgh to Helmsdale bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Edinburgh and Helmsdale. The earliest departure is at 2:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Helmsdale at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

2:13 AM → 10:34 AM
8h 21m • 1 change
9:41 AM → 4:49 PM
7h 8m • 1 change
1:22 PM → 8:35 PM
7h 13m • 1 change
11:06 PM → 6:24 AM
Arrives next day
7h 18m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

2:13 AM → 10:34 AM
8h 21m • 1 change
9:13 AM → 4:49 PM
7h 36m • 1 change
1:22 PM → 8:35 PM
7h 13m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

2:07 AM → 9:02 AM
6h 55m • 1 change
4:49 AM → 12:16 PM
7h 27m • 1 change
9:13 AM → 4:30 PM
7h 17m • 1 change
3:17 PM → 10:32 PM
7h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

2:07 AM → 10:34 AM
8h 27m • 1 change
9:41 AM → 4:49 PM
7h 8m • 1 change
1:22 PM → 8:35 PM
7h 13m • 1 change
11:06 PM → 6:24 AM
Arrives next day
7h 18m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

2:13 AM → 10:34 AM
8h 21m • 1 change
9:41 AM → 4:49 PM
7h 8m • 1 change
1:22 PM → 8:35 PM
7h 13m • 1 change
11:06 PM → 6:24 AM
Arrives next day
7h 18m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

2:13 AM → 10:34 AM
8h 21m • 1 change
9:41 AM → 4:49 PM
7h 8m • 1 change
1:22 PM → 8:35 PM
7h 13m • 1 change
11:06 PM → 6:24 AM
Arrives next day
7h 18m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

2:13 AM → 10:34 AM
8h 21m • 1 change
9:41 AM → 4:49 PM
7h 8m • 1 change
1:22 PM → 8:35 PM
7h 13m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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