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How to get from Ballater to Edinburgh by bus and train?
By bus and train
To get from Ballater to Edinburgh in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 201 bus from Golf Road, Ballater station to Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Dundee station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 59 min.
299min
201
Leaves from Golf Road, Ballater
Step by Step
- 1
Start from bus stationBallater - 2201Wait for bus201Aberdeen
- 3
Ride to bus stationUnion Square Bus Station, AberdeenID 639070091103 min - 4
Walk to train stationAberdeen200 yd • 2 min - 5SCOTRAILWait for trainSCOTRAILGlasgow Queen Street
- 6Ride to train stationDundee67 min
- 7CROSSCOUNTRYWait for trainCROSSCOUNTRYPlymouth
- 8Ride to train stationEdinburgh81 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Alternative route by bus and train via 201, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL
To get from Ballater to Edinburgh in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 201 bus from Golf Road, Ballater station to Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Stirling station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 3 min.
303min
201Leaves from Golf Road, Ballater
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationBallater
- 2201Wait for bus201Aberdeen
- 3Ride to bus stationUnion Square Bus Station, AberdeenID 639070091103 min
- 4Walk to train stationAberdeen200 yd • 2 min
- 5SCOTRAILWait for trainSCOTRAILGlasgow Queen Street
- 6Ride to train stationStirling133 min
- 7SCOTRAILWait for trainSCOTRAILEdinburgh
- 8Ride to train stationEdinburgh53 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transport directions from Ballater to Edinburgh
The distance between Ballater, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland is approximately 174.07 mi, which can typically be travelled in 299 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ballater to Edinburgh 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 Ballater
Ballater is located at Ballater, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Golf Road, Ballater.
Bus stations close to Ballater:
- Golf Road, Ballater
- Victoria Road, Ballater
- Invercauld Road, Ballater
Public transport stations close to Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is St Andrew's House, Edinburgh.
Train stations close to Edinburgh:
- Edinburgh
Bus stations close to Edinburgh:
- St Andrew's House, Edinburgh
- Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh
- Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh
Related Routes
- Aberdeen to Edinburgh
- Aberfoyle to Edinburgh
- Blairgowrie to Edinburgh
- Carnwath to Edinburgh
- Castle Douglas to Edinburgh
- Chapelhall to Edinburgh
- Comrie (Fife) to Edinburgh
- Crail to Edinburgh
- Cupar to Edinburgh
- Dalkeith to Edinburgh
- Dollar to Edinburgh
- Drymen to Edinburgh
- Ellon to Edinburgh
- Forfar to Edinburgh
- Fort Augustus to Edinburgh
- Gourock to Edinburgh
- Grantown-On-Spey to Edinburgh
- Greenlaw to Edinburgh
- Greenock to Edinburgh
- Harthill to Edinburgh
Alternative route by bus and train via 201, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL
To get from Ballater to Edinburgh in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 201 bus from Golf Road, Ballater station to Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Stirling station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 3 min.
303min
201Leaves from Golf Road, Ballater
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationBallater
- 2201Wait for bus201Aberdeen
- 3Ride to bus stationUnion Square Bus Station, AberdeenID 639070091103 min
- 4Walk to train stationAberdeen200 yd • 2 min
- 5SCOTRAILWait for trainSCOTRAILGlasgow Queen Street
- 6Ride to train stationStirling133 min
- 7SCOTRAILWait for trainSCOTRAILEdinburgh
- 8Ride to train stationEdinburgh53 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Ballater to Edinburgh?
The fastest way takes 299 minutes, using Bus line 201, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY.
What is the alternative route to get from Ballater to Edinburgh?
The alternative route takes 303 minutes, using Bus line 201, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.
Is there a direct bus between Ballater and Edinburgh in Scotland?
No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 59 min.
Which bus line goes from Ballater to Edinburgh in Scotland?
The 201 bus line goes from Aberdeen station near Ballater to Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station near Edinburgh in Scotland
How long does it take to travel from Ballater to Edinburgh in Scotland by bus and train?
The total travel time between Ballater and Edinburgh in Scotland by bus and train is about 4 hr 59 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Ballater to get to Edinburgh in Scotland?
Get on the 201 bus from the Aberdeen stop near Ballater in Scotland.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ballater and Edinburgh in Scotland?
Get off the bus at the Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station, which is closest to Edinburgh in Scotland.
