What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Helmsley?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Helmsley is to bus via Leeds which costs £27 - £45 and takes 8h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Helmsley?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Helmsley is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Helmsley?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Helmsley. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Market Place via Town Hall and Friarage Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Helmsley?

The distance between Edinburgh and Helmsley is 235 miles. The road distance is 170.4 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Helmsley without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Helmsley without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 28m and costs £70 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Helmsley?

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Edinburgh to Helmsley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Helmsley bus from?

Edinburgh to Helmsley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Helmsley bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Helmsley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Dolphin Centre station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Helmsley?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Helmsley is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Edinburgh to Helmsley.

Where can I stay near Helmsley?

There are 841+ hotels available in Helmsley.

Edinburgh to Helmsley - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus 31X
4h 28m
£73–156
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Rougier Streetbus 843 / ...
3. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus 31X
8h 6m
£28–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Dolphin Centrebus 591
2. Take the bus from Friarage Gardens to Market Placebus M5
7h 51m
£32–74
Drive 169.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Helmsleycar 169.4 mi
3h 35m
£41–60
Train, bus via Darlington
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the bus from County Hall to Market Placebus M5
4h 41m
£61–132

Edinburgh to Helmsley by train and bus

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Distance: 233.2 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Helmsley, England?

You can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Market Place via Town Hall and Friarage Gardens in around 7h 51m.

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