Train Helmsdale to Edinburgh from £117 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Helmsdale and Edinburgh takes 7h 38m and the fastest train takes 6h 28m. The train 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.

7h 38m
Duration: 284 mi
Distance: £117
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

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7h 4m

£84–227

Helmsdale to Edinburgh train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Helmsdale and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Helmsdale is at 5:44 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

9:46 AM → 4:28 PM
6h 41m • 1 change
2:21 PM → 10:20 PM
7h 59m • 1 change
5:44 PM → 1:21 PM
Arrives next day
19h 37m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

1:42 PM → 10:16 PM
8h 33m • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

8:00 AM → 2:29 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
9:46 AM → 4:33 PM
6h 46m • 1 change
2:21 PM → 10:15 PM
7h 54m • 1 change
5:44 PM → 12:56 AM
Arrives next day
7h 11m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

8:00 AM → 2:29 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
9:46 AM → 4:33 PM
6h 46m • 1 change
2:21 PM → 10:15 PM
7h 54m • 1 change
5:44 PM → 12:56 AM
Arrives next day
7h 11m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

8:00 AM → 2:29 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
9:46 AM → 4:33 PM
6h 46m • 1 change
2:21 PM → 10:15 PM
7h 54m • 1 change
5:44 PM → 12:56 AM
Arrives next day
7h 11m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

8:00 AM → 2:29 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
9:46 AM → 4:33 PM
6h 46m • 1 change
2:21 PM → 10:15 PM
7h 54m • 1 change
5:44 PM → 12:56 AM
Arrives next day
7h 11m • 1 change

Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

8:00 AM → 2:29 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
9:46 AM → 4:33 PM
6h 46m • 1 change
2:21 PM → 10:15 PM
7h 54m • 1 change
5:44 PM → 12:56 AM
Arrives next day
7h 11m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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