How to get from Arbroath to Balmoral Castle by bus and train?

Arbroath to Balmoral Castle - Train Timetable

The SCOTRAIL train from Arbroath to Balmoral Castle runs from 07:12 to 23:32, with departures every 10 min-1 hr 45 min. The journey takes about 4 hr 7 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Arbroath to Balmoral Castle by bus and train

To get from Arbroath to Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Arbroath station to Aberdeen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 201 bus and finally take the 201 bus from Golf Road, Ballater station to Balmoral Rd End, Crathie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 7 min. The bus and train schedule from Arbroath may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Balmoral Castle on the Moovit app.

247min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 201201
Bus - 201201
Walk to Balmoral Castle
Leaves from Arbroath

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Arbroath
    320 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070081
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Ballater
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Golf Road, Ballater
    ID 630042061
    102 min
  • 7
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Braemar
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Balmoral Rd End, Crathie
    ID 630041661
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Balmoral Castle
    Walk to
    Balmoral Castle
    2.11 km • 27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Arbroath to Balmoral Castle

The distance between Arbroath, Aberdeenshire and Balmoral Castle, Aberdeenshire is approximately 169.58 km, which can typically be travelled in 247 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arbroath to Balmoral Castle by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Aberdeenshire – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train timetable from Arbroath to Balmoral Castle

To check the bus and train timetable from Arbroath to Balmoral Castle using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Arbroath) and destination (Balmoral Castle), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Arbroath to Balmoral Castle?

    The fastest way takes 247 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 201, Bus line 201.

  • Is there a direct train between Arbroath and Balmoral Castle?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 7 min.

  • Which train line goes from Arbroath to Balmoral Castle?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Arbroath station near Arbroath in Scotland to Aberdeen station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Aberdeen station near Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire.

  • How long does it take to travel from Arbroath to Balmoral Castle by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Arbroath in Scotland and Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire by train and bus is about 4 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Arbroath to get to Balmoral Castle?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Arbroath station near Arbroath in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Arbroath and Balmoral Castle?

    Get off the train at the Aberdeen stop, which is closest to Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire.

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