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How to get fromHelmsdale to Edinburghby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Helmsdale to Edinburgh by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Helmsdale to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Inverness - Edinburgh
    6h 29m
    £50–133

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Helmsdale to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Uk094
    6h 35m
    £34–73

  3. Drive  220.7 mi

    1. Drive from Helmsdale to Edinburghcar car 220.7 mi
    4h 19m
    £55–79

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Helmsdale to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane INV - EDI
    9h 9m
    £74–270

  5. Bus via Queensferry Street

    1. Take the bus from Helmsdale to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus bus M90
    6h 54m
    £34–73

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Helmsdale to Invernesstrain train Wick - Inverness
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Inverness - Edinburgh
    7h 4m
    £79–182

Helmsdale to Edinburgh by bus and train

Calendar41Weekly Services
Duration6h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 261 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Helmsdale to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Inverness Union Street and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Helmsdale to Edinburgh Waverley via Inverness in around 7h 4m.

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