Helmsdale live departures
Next trains leaving Helmsdale (HMS), with platforms and expected times from the National Rail Darwin feed. The board refreshes itself every 30 seconds, so you can leave it open while you walk to the station.
Waiting for someone instead? Helmsdale live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeHMS
- CountryScotland
- Coordinates58.1177, -3.6601
- Nearest stationKildonan (13.7 km)
- Passengers 2024-254,242
- GB rank2,454th busiest
- Managed byScotRail
About this board
Helmsdale is a National Rail station in Scotland, listed under the code HMS. The departures above come from Darwin, the industry system that merges the timetable with live signalling and operator updates. A train marked "On time" is running to schedule; an amended time means Darwin expects it to leave then instead.
In the year April 2024 to March 2025, Helmsdale handled 4,242 passenger entries and exits, ranking 2,454th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Inverness (930 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Helmsdale usually drop outside the morning and evening peaks. Our off-peak train times guide explains when the cheaper windows start on each operator.
Stations near Helmsdale
Helmsdale station FAQs
What is the station code for Helmsdale?
The three-letter CRS code for Helmsdale is HMS. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Helmsdale departure board?
The board on this page reads from Darwin, the rail industry's live train-running engine, and refreshes every 30 seconds. It shows the same expected times and platforms as the screens at Helmsdale itself.
How busy is Helmsdale station?
Helmsdale recorded 4,242 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 2,454th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Inverness.
Which stations are closest to Helmsdale?
The nearest station is Kildonan, about 13.7 km away in a straight line. Brora (16.3 km) and Dunrobin Castle (22.3 km) are also close.
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Live departures: Darwin via National Rail OpenLDBWS, Open Government Licence. Station reference data: open industry sources. Passenger figures: ORR station usage estimates, April 2024 to March 2025 (OGL). Distances are straight-line. Page details last verified 12 September 2026. How this site works.