What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Helmsdale?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Helmsdale is to bus via George Street which costs £26 - £40 and takes 6h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Helmsdale?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Helmsdale is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Helmsdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Helmsdale. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Belgrave Hotel via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Helmsdale?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Helmsdale. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Helmsdale via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Helmsdale?

The distance between Edinburgh and Helmsdale is 256 miles. The road distance is 221.2 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Helmsdale without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Helmsdale without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 30m and costs £50 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Helmsdale?

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Edinburgh to Helmsdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Helmsdale bus from?

Edinburgh to Helmsdale bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Helmsdale train from?

Edinburgh to Helmsdale train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Helmsdale?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Helmsdale is to bus which takes 6h 47m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £230 and takes 7h 18m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Helmsdale bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Helmsdale bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Where does the Edinburgh to Helmsdale train arrive?

Edinburgh to Helmsdale train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Helmsdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Helmsdale is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Edinburgh to Helmsdale.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Helmsdale?

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Where can I stay near Helmsdale?

There are 228+ hotels available in Helmsdale.

Edinburgh to Helmsdale - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Belgrave Hotelbus X99
6h 30m
£54–165
Bus via George Street
cheapest
1. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Helmsdalebus Ember
6h 49m
£26–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Belgrave Hotelbus X99
6h 47m
£30–45
Drive 219.9 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Helmsdalecar 219.9 mi
4h 11m
£55–79
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Helmsdaletrain Inverness - Wick
7h 18m
£78–224

Edinburgh to Helmsdale by bus

28Weekly Buses

6h 49mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 254 mi
Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Belgrave Hotel via Bus Station Stance 3 in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Helmsdale via Inverness in around 7h 18m.

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