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How to get fromHelmsdale to Edinburghby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Petrol Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus X99
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Uk094
    6h
    £32–62

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Petrol Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus X99
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Inverness - Edinburgh
    6h 7m
    £62–152

  3. Drive 220.7 mi

    1. Drive from Helmsdale to Edinburghcar car 220.7 mi
    4h 19m
    £54–77

  4. Bus via Queensferry Street

    1. Take the bus from Helmsdale to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus bus M90
    6h 28m
    £40–74

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Helmsdale to Invernesstrain train Wick - Inverness
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Inverness - Edinburgh
    7h 4m
    £104–228

Helmsdale to Edinburgh by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration6h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 230.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h

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

You can take a bus from Petrol Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3 in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Helmsdale to Edinburgh Waverley via Inverness in around 7h 4m.

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