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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Helmsley is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Helmsley is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £140 - £230.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Helmsley?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Helmsley. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Northallerton via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Helmsley?

The distance between Edinburgh and Helmsley is 196 miles. The road distance is 170.5 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 which takes 3h 8m and costs £140 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Edinburgh to Helmsley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Helmsley train from?

Edinburgh to Helmsley train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Helmsley train arrive?

Edinburgh to Helmsley train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Helmsley?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Helmsley is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Edinburgh to Helmsley.

Where can I stay near Helmsley?

There are 823+ hotels available in Helmsley.

Edinburgh to Helmsley - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to Helmsley by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Northallertontrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 8m
£142–223
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Dolphin Centrebus 591
2. Take the train from Darlington to Yorktrain
3. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus 31X
6h 51m
£40–73
Drive 169.5 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Helmsleycar 169.5 mi
3h 36m
£42–61

Edinburgh to Helmsley by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 194.9 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Helmsley via Newcastle and Northallerton in around 3h 8m.

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