Helmsdale to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) Trains

Helmsdale to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Helmsdale and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) takes 9h 32m and the fastest train takes 6h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Helmsdale to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 32m
Duration: 289 mi
Distance: £147
Average price: 3 times a day
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Helmsdale to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain Inverness - Edinburgh

7h 26m

£114–239

Helmsdale to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Helmsdale and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Helmsdale is at 5:44 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Airport (EDI) at 10:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Inverness and take an average of 9h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

8:00 AM → 2:54 PM
6h 54m • 2 changes
9:46 AM → 5:02 PM
7h 15m • 2 changes
2:21 PM → 10:41 PM
8h 20m • 2 changes
5:44 PM → 10:02 AM
Arrives next day
16h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

8:00 AM → 2:54 PM
6h 54m • 2 changes
9:46 AM → 4:54 PM
7h 7m • 2 changes
2:21 PM → 10:46 PM
8h 25m • 2 changes
5:44 PM → 1:47 PM
Arrives next day
20h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

1:42 PM → 10:46 PM
9h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

8:00 AM → 2:54 PM
6h 54m • 2 changes
9:46 AM → 5:02 PM
7h 15m • 2 changes
2:21 PM → 10:41 PM
8h 20m • 2 changes
5:44 PM → 10:02 AM
Arrives next day
16h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, August 25, 2026

8:00 AM → 2:54 PM
6h 54m • 2 changes
9:46 AM → 5:02 PM
7h 15m • 2 changes
2:21 PM → 10:41 PM
8h 20m • 2 changes
5:44 PM → 10:02 AM
Arrives next day
16h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, August 26, 2026

8:00 AM → 2:54 PM
6h 54m • 2 changes
9:46 AM → 5:02 PM
7h 15m • 2 changes
2:21 PM → 10:41 PM
8h 20m • 2 changes
5:44 PM → 10:02 AM
Arrives next day
16h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, August 27, 2026

8:00 AM → 2:54 PM
6h 54m • 2 changes
9:46 AM → 5:02 PM
7h 15m • 2 changes
2:21 PM → 10:41 PM
8h 20m • 2 changes

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