How to get from Glasgow Queen Street to Balmoral Castle by bus and train?

From Glasgow Queen Street to Balmoral Castle by bus and train

To get from Glasgow Queen Street to Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street 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 3 hr 48 min. The bus and train schedule from Glasgow Queen Street may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Balmoral Castle on the Moovit app.

228min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - E11E11
Walk to Balmoral Castle
Leaves from Glasgow Queen Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dundee
    81 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
    113 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 Glasgow Queen Street to Balmoral Castle by bus

To get from Glasgow Queen Street to Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, take the E3 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow 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 36 min. The bus and train schedule from Glasgow Queen Street may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Balmoral Castle on the Moovit app.

276min
Walk to bus station
Bus - E3E3
Bus - E11E11
Walk to Balmoral Castle
Leaves from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903769
    540 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - E3E3
    Wait for bus
    E3
    Dundee City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station, Dundee City Centre
    ID 640017235
    119 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
    113 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 Glasgow Queen Street to Balmoral Castle

The distance between Glasgow Queen Street, Aberdeenshire and Balmoral Castle, Aberdeenshire is approximately 233.66 km, which can typically be travelled in 228 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glasgow Queen Street 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 Glasgow Queen Street to Balmoral Castle

To check the bus and train schedule from Glasgow Queen Street to Balmoral Castle using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Glasgow Queen Street) 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 Glasgow Queen Street to Balmoral Castle by bus

To get from Glasgow Queen Street to Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, take the E3 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow 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 36 min. The bus and train schedule from Glasgow Queen Street may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Balmoral Castle on the Moovit app.

276min
Walk to bus station
Bus - E3E3
Bus - E11E11
Walk to Balmoral Castle
Leaves from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903769
    540 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - E3E3
    Wait for bus
    E3
    Dundee City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station, Dundee City Centre
    ID 640017235
    119 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
    113 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 Glasgow Queen Street to Balmoral Castle?

    The fastest way takes 228 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line E11.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Glasgow Queen Street to Balmoral Castle?

    The alternative route takes 276 minutes, using Bus line E3, Bus line E11.

  • Is there a direct train between Glasgow Queen Street and Balmoral Castle?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 48 min.

  • Which train line goes from Glasgow Queen Street to Balmoral Castle?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Aberdeen station near Glasgow Queen Street in Glasgow 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 Glasgow Queen Street to Balmoral Castle by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Glasgow Queen Street in Glasgow and Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire by train and bus is about 3 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Glasgow Queen Street to get to Balmoral Castle?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Aberdeen station near Glasgow Queen Street in Glasgow.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Glasgow Queen Street and Balmoral Castle?

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

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