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How to get fromEdinburgh to Helvellynby train, taxi, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Helvellyn by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North Lakestrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Penrith North Lakes to Helvellyntaxi taxi
    2h 7m
    £87–131
  2. Drive 125.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Helvellyncar car 125.4 mi
    2h 50m
    £31–45
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from North Bridge to Halston Hotelbus bus X95
    5h 7m
    £35–53
  4. Train, line 508 bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North Lakestrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Shelterbus bus 508
    3h 55m
    £81–129

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Helvellyn, England?

Borders Buses operates a bus from North Bridge to Halston Hotel once a week. Tickets cost £7–9 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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