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

From Edinburgh to Balmoral Castle by bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Dundee station. Next, take the E11 bus from Railway Station, Dundee City Centre station to Balmoral Rd End, Crathie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 39 min. The bus and train schedule from Edinburgh may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Balmoral Castle on the Moovit app.

279min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - E11E11
Walk to Balmoral Castle
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Dundee
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dundee
    84 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Dundee City Centre
    ID 640017235
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - E11E11
    Wait for bus
    E11
    Bridge Of Don
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Balmoral Rd End, Crathie
    ID 630041662
    119 min
  • 7
    Walk to Balmoral Castle
    Walk to
    Balmoral Castle
    Cairngorms National Park, A93, Ballater, Aberdeenshire AB35 5TN, UK
    990 m • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Edinburgh to Balmoral Castle by bus

To get from Edinburgh to Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, take the E1 bus from George Street (The Dome), Edinburgh station to Railway Station, Dundee City Centre station. Next, take the E11 bus from Railway Station, Dundee City Centre station to Balmoral Rd End, Crathie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 19 min. The bus and train schedule from Edinburgh may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Balmoral Castle on the Moovit app.

259min
Walk to bus station
Bus - E1E1
Bus - E11E11
Walk to Balmoral Castle
Leaves from George Street (The Dome), Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    George Street (The Dome), Edinburgh
    ID 6200206490
    490 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - E1E1
    Wait for bus
    E1
    Dundee City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station, Dundee City Centre
    ID 640017235
    105 min
  • 4
    Bus - E11E11
    Wait for bus
    E11
    Bridge Of Don
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Balmoral Rd End, Crathie
    ID 630041662
    119 min
  • 6
    Walk to Balmoral Castle
    Walk to
    Balmoral Castle
    Cairngorms National Park, A93, Ballater, Aberdeenshire AB35 5TN, UK
    990 m • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Balmoral Castle

The distance between Edinburgh, Aberdeenshire and Balmoral Castle, Aberdeenshire is approximately 195.9 km, which can typically be travelled in 279 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh 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 schedule from Edinburgh to Balmoral Castle

To check the bus and train schedule from Edinburgh to Balmoral Castle using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Edinburgh) 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 trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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From Edinburgh to Balmoral Castle by bus

To get from Edinburgh to Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, take the E1 bus from George Street (The Dome), Edinburgh station to Railway Station, Dundee City Centre station. Next, take the E11 bus from Railway Station, Dundee City Centre station to Balmoral Rd End, Crathie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 19 min. The bus and train schedule from Edinburgh may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Balmoral Castle on the Moovit app.

259min
Walk to bus station
Bus - E1E1
Bus - E11E11
Walk to Balmoral Castle
Leaves from George Street (The Dome), Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    George Street (The Dome), Edinburgh
    ID 6200206490
    490 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - E1E1
    Wait for bus
    E1
    Dundee City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station, Dundee City Centre
    ID 640017235
    105 min
  • 4
    Bus - E11E11
    Wait for bus
    E11
    Bridge Of Don
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Balmoral Rd End, Crathie
    ID 630041662
    119 min
  • 6
    Walk to Balmoral Castle
    Walk to
    Balmoral Castle
    Cairngorms National Park, A93, Ballater, Aberdeenshire AB35 5TN, UK
    990 m • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 279 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line E11.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Edinburgh to Balmoral Castle?

    The alternative route takes 259 minutes, using Bus line E1, Bus line E11.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 39 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Balmoral Castle?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Dundee station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh to Dundee station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Dundee station near Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire.

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

    The total travel time between Edinburgh in Edinburgh and Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire by train and bus is about 4 hr 39 min.

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

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Dundee station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh.

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

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

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