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Elgin to Helmsdale trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Elgin and Helmsdale takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Elgin 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.

5h 13m
Duration
136 mi
Distance
£69
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Elgin to Invernesstrain train Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
  2. Take the train from Inverness to Helmsdaletrain train Inverness - Wick
4h 21m
£56–110

Elgin to Helmsdale train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Elgin and Helmsdale. The earliest departure is at 9:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elgin is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Helmsdale at 9:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 135.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Helmsdale via Inverness in around 4h 21m.

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