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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 201 bus from Golf Road, Ballater station to Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station. Next, take the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train from Aberdeen station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 34 min.

334min
Bus - 201201
Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
Leaves from Golf Road, Ballater

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ballater
  • 2
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070091
    107 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYLONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Peterborough
  • 6
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    159 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 201 bus from Golf Road, Ballater station to Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M92 bus and finally take the 100 bus from Shandwick Place, West End station to Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 28 min.

328min
Bus - 201201
Bus - M92M92
Bus - 100100
Walk to Edinburgh
Leaves from Golf Road, Ballater

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ballater
  • 2
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070091
    107 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070021
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - M92M92
    Wait for bus
    M92
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Queensferry Street, West End
    ID 6200205203
    179 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shandwick Place, West End
    ID 6200202980
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 100100
    Wait for bus
    100
    Edinburgh
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh
    ID 6200206350
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Edinburgh
    Walk to
    Edinburgh
    100 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 279.97 km, which can typically be travelled in 334 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 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh.

Train stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Edinburgh

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Waterloo Place, Edinburgh
  • Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh
  • Leith Street, Greenside

From Ballater to Edinburgh by bus

To get from Ballater to Edinburgh in Edinburgh, you’ll need to take 3 bus 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 M92 bus and finally take the 100 bus from Shandwick Place, West End station to Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 28 min.

328min
Bus - 201201
Bus - M92M92
Bus - 100100
Walk to Edinburgh
Leaves from Golf Road, Ballater

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ballater
  • 2
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070091
    107 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070021
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - M92M92
    Wait for bus
    M92
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Queensferry Street, West End
    ID 6200205203
    179 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shandwick Place, West End
    ID 6200202980
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 100100
    Wait for bus
    100
    Edinburgh
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh
    ID 6200206350
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Edinburgh
    Walk to
    Edinburgh
    100 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 334 minutes, using Bus line 201, Bus line LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY.

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

    The alternative route takes 328 minutes, using Bus line 201, Bus line M92, 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 5 hr 34 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ballater to Edinburgh?

    The 201 bus line goes from Aberdeen station near Ballater in Scotland to Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen 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 5 hr 34 min.

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

    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?

    Get off the bus at the Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station, which is closest to Edinburgh in Edinburgh.