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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Helmsdale by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Helmsdalebus bus Ember
    7h 7m
    £33–70

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Helmsdaletrain train Inverness - Wick
    7h 18m
    £77–181

  3. Drive  220.3 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Helmsdalecar car 220.3 mi
    4h 20m
    £55–79

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane EDI - INV
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Helmsdaletrain train
    10h 4m
    £92–322

  5. Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk094
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Helmsdalebus bus Ember
    7h 13m
    £33–71

Edinburgh to Helmsdale by bus

Calendar37Weekly Buses
Duration7h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 234.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Helmsdale, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Queensferry Street to Helmsdale via Bus Station Stance 3 and Inverness Union Street in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Helmsdale via Inverness in around 7h 18m.

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