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How to get from Edinburgh to Braemar by bus and train?

From Edinburgh to Braemar by bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to Braemar in Aberdeenshire, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train from Edinburgh station to Aberdeen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 201 bus and finally take the 203 bus from Golf Road, Ballater station to Post Office, Braemar station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 2 min.

302min
Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 201201
Bus - 203203
Walk to Braemar
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYLONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    157 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070091
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Ballater
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Golf Road, Ballater
    ID 630042061
    97 min
  • 7
    Bus - 203203
    Wait for bus
    203
    Braemar
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Post Office, Braemar
    ID 630041672
    25 min
  • 9
    Walk to Braemar
    Walk to
    Braemar
    Invercauld Road
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Edinburgh to Braemar by bus

To get from Edinburgh to Braemar in Aberdeenshire, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the M92 bus from Bus Station, Edinburgh station to Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 201 bus and finally take the 203 bus from Golf Road, Ballater station to Post Office, Braemar station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 47 min.

347min
Walk to bus station
Bus - M92M92
Bus - 201201
Bus - 203203
Walk to Braemar
Leaves from Bus Station, Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Edinburgh
    ID 6200600749
    830 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - M92M92
    Wait for bus
    M92
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070021
    185 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070091
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Ballater
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Golf Road, Ballater
    ID 630042061
    97 min
  • 7
    Bus - 203203
    Wait for bus
    203
    Braemar
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Post Office, Braemar
    ID 630041672
    25 min
  • 9
    Walk to Braemar
    Walk to
    Braemar
    Invercauld Road
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Braemar

The distance between Edinburgh, Aberdeenshire and Braemar, Aberdeenshire is approximately 190.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 302 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Braemar by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Aberdeenshire – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Aberdeenshire and the nearest public transport station is Edinburgh.

Train stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Edinburgh

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Waterloo Place, Edinburgh
  • North Bridge, Old Town
  • Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh

Public transport stations close to Braemar, Aberdeenshire

Braemar is located at Invercauld Road, Aberdeenshire and the nearest public transport station is Post Office, Braemar.

Bus stations close to Braemar:

  • Post Office, Braemar
  • Auchendryne Square, Braemar
  • Castle Car Park, Braemar

From Edinburgh to Braemar by bus

To get from Edinburgh to Braemar in Aberdeenshire, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the M92 bus from Bus Station, Edinburgh station to Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 201 bus and finally take the 203 bus from Golf Road, Ballater station to Post Office, Braemar station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 47 min.

347min
Walk to bus station
Bus - M92M92
Bus - 201201
Bus - 203203
Walk to Braemar
Leaves from Bus Station, Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Edinburgh
    ID 6200600749
    830 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - M92M92
    Wait for bus
    M92
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070021
    185 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070091
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Ballater
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Golf Road, Ballater
    ID 630042061
    97 min
  • 7
    Bus - 203203
    Wait for bus
    203
    Braemar
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Post Office, Braemar
    ID 630041672
    25 min
  • 9
    Walk to Braemar
    Walk to
    Braemar
    Invercauld Road
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Braemar?

    The fastest way takes 302 minutes, using Bus line LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 201, Bus line 203.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Edinburgh to Braemar?

    The alternative route takes 347 minutes, using Bus line M92, Bus line 201, Bus line 203.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Braemar?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 2 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Braemar?

    The LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train line goes from Aberdeen station near Edinburgh in Scotland to Aberdeen station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Aberdeen station near Braemar in Aberdeenshire.

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

    The total travel time between Edinburgh in Scotland and Braemar in Aberdeenshire by train and bus is about 5 hr 2 min.

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

    Get on the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train from the Aberdeen station near Edinburgh in Scotland.

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

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

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