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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.
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.
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No, there is no direct train from Helmsdale to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Helmsdale station and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley station via Inverness station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
Helmsdale to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Helmsdale station.
Helmsdale to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Helmsdale and Edinburgh is 242.3 km. The road distance is 355 km.
You can take a train from Helmsdale to Edinburgh Waverley via Inverness in around 7h 4m.
