What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to The Helix?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to The Helix is to bus which costs £5 - £10 and takes 1h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to The Helix?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to The Helix is to drive which takes 35 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and The Helix?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Princes Street and arriving at Newlands Garage. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and The Helix?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to The Helix. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Falkirk Grahamston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.

How far is it from Edinburgh to The Helix?

The distance between Edinburgh and The Helix is 28 miles. The road distance is 24.3 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to The Helix without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to The Helix without a car is to train which takes 1h and costs £10 - £20.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to The Helix?

It takes approximately 1h to get from Edinburgh to The Helix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to The Helix bus from?

Edinburgh to The Helix bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to The Helix train from?

Edinburgh to The Helix train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to The Helix?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to The Helix is to train which takes 1h and costs £10 - £20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £10 and takes 1h 37m.

Where does the Edinburgh to The Helix bus arrive?

Edinburgh to The Helix bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Newlands Garage station.

Where does the Edinburgh to The Helix train arrive?

Edinburgh to The Helix train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Falkirk Grahamston station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to The Helix?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to The Helix is 24 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Edinburgh to The Helix.

Where can I stay near The Helix?

There are 880+ hotels available in The Helix.

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to The Helix by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Falkirk Grahamstontrain Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
1h
£11–19
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Newlands Garagebus 978 / ...
1h 37m
£5–10
Drive 24.2 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to The Helixcar 24.2 mi
35 min
£6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to The Helixtaxi 24.2 mi
35 min
£150–190
Bus via St Andrew`s Church
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to St Andrew`s Churchbus X38
2h 7m
£7–11

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Distance: 27.8 mi
Duration: 1h

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and The Helix, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Falkirk Grahamston hourly. Tickets cost £10–17 and the journey takes 34 min. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Princes Street to Newlands Garage hourly. Tickets cost £5–10 and the journey takes 1h 9m.

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