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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Helmsley is to bus via Guisborough which costs £21 - £35 and takes 7h 30m.

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 Feathers Hotel via Bus Station Stand 8 and Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

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 FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Helmsley bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Helmsley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station Stand 11.

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 865+ 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
£73–157
Bus via Guisborough
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stand 11bus Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Place to Feathers Hotelbus M4
7h 30m
£21–33
Drive 169.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Helmsleycar 169.4 mi
3h 35m
£42–60
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 40m
£61–133
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
£31–71

Edinburgh to Helmsley by train and bus

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4h 28mAverage Duration

£73Cheapest Price

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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 Feathers Hotel via Bus Station Stand 11, Bus Station Stand 8, and Market Place in around 7h 30m.

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