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How to get fromEdinburgh to Helmsdaleby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Helmsdale by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Helmsdalebus bus Ember
    6h 42m
    £51–130

  2. Bus via George Street

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Helmsdalebus bus Ember
    7h 22m
    £25–36

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk094
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Helmsdalebus bus Ember
    7h 4m
    £33–71

  4. Drive  220.3 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Helmsdalecar car 220.3 mi
    4h 20m
    £55–79

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Helmsdaletrain train Inverness - Wick
    7h 18m
    £77–181

Edinburgh to Helmsdale by train and bus

Calendar41Weekly Services
Duration6h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 260.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Helmsdale via Bus Station Stance 3 and Inverness Union Street in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Helmsdale via Inverness in around 7h 18m.

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