The average train between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Helmsdale takes 10h 3m and the fastest train takes 7h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Helmsdale. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Helmsdale. The earliest departure is at 8:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is at 7:10 PM which arrives into Helmsdale at 9:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 10h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Helmsdale. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) station and arriving at Helmsdale station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Helmsdale train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Haymarket station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Helmsdale train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Helmsdale station.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Helmsdale is 241.8 km. The road distance is 465 km.
You can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Airport to Helmsdale via Haymarket, Haymarket, and Inverness in around 8h 38m.