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The average bus between Helmsdale and Edinburgh takes 7h 4m and the fastest bus takes 6h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from Helmsdale to Edinburgh. 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 Helmsdale and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Helmsdale is at 3:27 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Inverness Union Street and take an average of 7h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
11h 39m • 1 change
6h 13m • 1 change7h 12m • 1 change
6h 18m • 1 change9h 50m • 1 change6h 13m • 1 change7h 12m • 1 change6h 18m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Helmsdale to Edinburgh? 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 Helmsdale to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Helmsdale station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Inverness Union Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
Helmsdale to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Helmsdale station.
Helmsdale to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
The distance between Helmsdale and Edinburgh is 242.3 km. The road distance is 355 km.
You can take a bus from Helmsdale to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Inverness Union Street and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 6h 46m.
