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How to get from Edzell to Ballater by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Edzell to Ballater in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 40 bus from Panmure Arms, Edzell station to Montrose Railway Station, Montrose station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 201 bus from Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station to Golf Road, Ballater station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 37 min.

217min
Bus - 4040
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 201201
Leaves from Panmure Arms, Edzell
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Edzell
  • 2
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Arbroath
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montrose Railway Station, Montrose
    ID 6490IM033
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Montrose
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070091
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Ballater
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Golf Road, Ballater
    Ride to bus station
    Golf Road, Ballater
    ID 630042061
    94 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 40A, SCOTRAIL and 201

To get from Edzell to Ballater in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 40A bus from Panmure Arms, Edzell station to Montrose Railway Station, Montrose station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 201 bus from Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station to Golf Road, Ballater station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 3 min.

243min
Bus - 40A40A
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 201201
Leaves from Panmure Arms, Edzell
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Edzell
  • 2
    Bus - 40A40A
    Wait for bus
    40A
    Arbroath
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montrose Railway Station, Montrose
    ID 6490IM033
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Montrose
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070091
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Ballater
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Golf Road, Ballater
    Ride to bus station
    Golf Road, Ballater
    ID 630042061
    94 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edzell to Ballater
The distance between Edzell, Scotland and Ballater, Scotland is approximately 101.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 217 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edzell to Ballater by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Edzell

Edzell is located at Edzell, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Inglis Memorial Hall, Edzell.

Bus stations close to Edzell:

  • Inglis Memorial Hall, Edzell
  • Post Office, Edzell
  • Tuck Inn, Edzell
Public transport stations close to Ballater, Scotland

Ballater is located at Ballater, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Invercauld Road, Ballater.

Bus stations close to Ballater:

  • Invercauld Road, Ballater
  • Craigendarroch Circle, Ballater
  • Golf Road, Ballater

Alternative route by bus and train via 40A, SCOTRAIL and 201

To get from Edzell to Ballater in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 40A bus from Panmure Arms, Edzell station to Montrose Railway Station, Montrose station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 201 bus from Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station to Golf Road, Ballater station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 3 min.

243min
Bus - 40A40A
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 201201
Leaves from Panmure Arms, Edzell
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Edzell
  • 2
    Bus - 40A40A
    Wait for bus
    40A
    Arbroath
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montrose Railway Station, Montrose
    ID 6490IM033
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Montrose
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070091
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Ballater
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Golf Road, Ballater
    Ride to bus station
    Golf Road, Ballater
    ID 630042061
    94 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Edzell to Ballater?

    The fastest way takes 217 minutes, using Bus line 40, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 201.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Edzell to Ballater?

    The alternative route takes 243 minutes, using Bus line 40A, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 201.

  • Is there a direct bus between Edzell and Ballater in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 37 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Edzell to Ballater in Scotland?

    The 40 bus line goes from Arbroath station near Edzell to Montrose Railway Station, Montrose station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Montrose Railway Station, Montrose station near Ballater in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Edzell to Ballater in Scotland by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Edzell and Ballater in Scotland by bus and train is about 3 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Edzell to get to Ballater in Scotland?

    Get on the 40 bus from the Arbroath stop near Edzell in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Edzell and Ballater in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Montrose Railway Station, Montrose stop, which is closest to Ballater in Scotland.

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