The average train between Edinburgh and Helmsdale takes 9h 19m and the fastest train takes 6h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 and Helmsdale. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Helmsdale at 9:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Helmsdale. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Helmsdale station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
Edinburgh to Helmsdale train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Helmsdale train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Helmsdale station.
Book your Edinburgh to Helmsdale train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper and ScotRail.
The distance between Edinburgh and Helmsdale is 242.3 km. The road distance is 457 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Helmsdale via Inverness in around 7h 18m.
