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

From Ballater to Edinburgh by bus and train

To get from Ballater to Edinburgh in Edinburgh, take the E11 bus from Victoria Road, Ballater station to Railway Station, Dundee City Centre station. Next, take the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train from Dundee station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 2 min.

242min
Walk to bus station
Bus - E11E11
Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
Leaves from Victoria Road, Ballater

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Victoria Road, Ballater
    ID 630042041
    180 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - E11E11
    Wait for bus
    E11
    Dundee City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station, Dundee City Centre
    ID 6400L00086
    132 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dundee
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYLONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    London Kings Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    94 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Ballater to Edinburgh by bus

To get from Ballater to Edinburgh in Edinburgh, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the E11 bus from Victoria Road, Ballater station to Railway Station, Dundee City Centre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FLY bus and finally take the 100 bus from Airport, Edinburgh Airport station to Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 23 min.

263min
Walk to bus station
Bus - E11E11
Bus - FLYFLY
Bus - 100100
Walk to Edinburgh
Leaves from Victoria Road, Ballater

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Victoria Road, Ballater
    ID 630042041
    180 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - E11E11
    Wait for bus
    E11
    Dundee City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station, Dundee City Centre
    ID 6400L00086
    132 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Malmaison, Dundee City Centre
    ID 640017262
    70 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - FLYFLY
    Wait for bus
    FLY
    Edinburgh Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Airport, Edinburgh Airport
    ID 6200247619
    80 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Airport, Edinburgh Airport
    ID 6200247617
    180 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 100100
    Wait for bus
    100
    Edinburgh
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh
    ID 6200206350
    36 min
  • 10
    Walk to Edinburgh
    Walk to
    Edinburgh
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ballater to Edinburgh

The distance between Ballater, Edinburgh and Edinburgh, Edinburgh is approximately 207.06 km, which can typically be travelled in 242 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ballater to Edinburgh by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Edinburgh – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Ballater

Ballater is located at Ballater, Edinburgh 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, Edinburgh

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Edinburgh and the nearest public transport station is Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh.

Train stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Edinburgh

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

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

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From Ballater to Edinburgh by bus

To get from Ballater to Edinburgh in Edinburgh, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the E11 bus from Victoria Road, Ballater station to Railway Station, Dundee City Centre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FLY bus and finally take the 100 bus from Airport, Edinburgh Airport station to Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 23 min.

263min
Walk to bus station
Bus - E11E11
Bus - FLYFLY
Bus - 100100
Walk to Edinburgh
Leaves from Victoria Road, Ballater

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Victoria Road, Ballater
    ID 630042041
    180 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - E11E11
    Wait for bus
    E11
    Dundee City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station, Dundee City Centre
    ID 6400L00086
    132 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Malmaison, Dundee City Centre
    ID 640017262
    70 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - FLYFLY
    Wait for bus
    FLY
    Edinburgh Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Airport, Edinburgh Airport
    ID 6200247619
    80 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Airport, Edinburgh Airport
    ID 6200247617
    180 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 100100
    Wait for bus
    100
    Edinburgh
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh
    ID 6200206350
    36 min
  • 10
    Walk to Edinburgh
    Walk to
    Edinburgh
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 242 minutes, using Bus line E11, Train line LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY.

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

    The alternative route takes 263 minutes, using Bus line E11, Bus line FLY, Bus line 100.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ballater and Edinburgh?

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

  • Which bus line goes from Ballater to Edinburgh?

    The E11 bus line goes from Victoria Road, Ballater station near Ballater in Scotland to Dundee City Centre station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Dundee City Centre station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh.

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

    The total travel time between Ballater in Scotland and Edinburgh in Edinburgh by bus and train is about 4 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ballater to get to Edinburgh?

    Get on the E11 bus from the Victoria Road, Ballater stop near Ballater in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ballater and Edinburgh?

    Get off the bus at the Dundee City Centre station, which is closest to Edinburgh in Edinburgh.

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