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How to get fromEdinburgh Airport (EDI) to Helmsdaleby bus, train, rideshare, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Helmsdale by bus, train, rideshare, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Belgrave Hotelbus bus X99
    6h 8m
    £18–23

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Helmsdaletrain train Inverness - Wick
    8h 38m
    £110–240

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Helmsdalerideshare rideshare 218.6 mi
    4h 12m

  4. Drive 218.6 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Helmsdalecar car 218.6 mi
    4h 12m
    £53–77

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Belgrave Hotelbus bus X99
    7h 6m
    £44–107

  6. Bus via Park & Ride Arrival Bay

    1. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Belgrave Hotelbus bus X99
    7h 21m
    £34–63

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  • Distance: 221.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland and Helmsdale, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Edinburgh Airport to Belgrave Hotel via Inverness Union Street and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Airport to Helmsdale via Haymarket, Haymarket, and Inverness in around 8h 38m.

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