What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to The Helix?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to The Helix is to drive which costs £5 - £9 and takes 34 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to The Helix?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to The Helix is to drive which takes 34 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and The Helix?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Princes Street and arriving at Newlands Garage. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 9m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to The Helix?

The distance between Edinburgh and The Helix is 28 miles. The road distance is 24.3 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to The Helix without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to The Helix without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h and costs £6 - £13.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to The Helix?

It takes approximately 1h to get from Edinburgh to The Helix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to The Helix bus from?

Edinburgh to The Helix bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to The Helix bus arrive?

Edinburgh to The Helix bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Newlands Garage station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to The Helix?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to The Helix is 24 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Edinburgh to The Helix.

Where can I stay near The Helix?

There are 839+ hotels available in The Helix.

Edinburgh to The Helix - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to The Helix by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Falkirk GrahamstonEdinburgh - Dunblane / ...
2. Take the bus from Melville Street to West Mains Industrial Estate3 / ...
1h
£6–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Newlands Garage978 / ...
1h 40m
£7–11
Drive 24.2 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to The Helix24.2 mi
34 min
£6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to The Helix24.2 mi
34 min
£70–90
Bus via St Andrew`s Church
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to St Andrew`s ChurchX38
2h 14m

Edinburgh to The Helix by train, bus, and foot

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Distance: 28 mi
Duration: 1h

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and The Helix, Scotland?

Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Princes Street to Newlands Garage every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £7–11 and the journey takes 1h 9m.

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