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 3 hr 57 min. The bus and train schedule from Ballater may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Edinburgh on the Moovit app.

237min
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
    125 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
    80 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ballater to Edinburgh by bus and train via E11 and SCOTRAIL

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 SCOTRAIL train from Dundee station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 19 min. The bus and train schedule from Ballater may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Edinburgh on the Moovit app.

259min
Walk to bus station
Bus - E11E11
Train - SCOTRAIL
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
    125 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dundee
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    86 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ballater to Edinburgh

The distance between Ballater and Edinburgh is approximately 207.06 km, which can typically be travelled in 237 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Ballater to Edinburgh

To check the bus and train schedule from Ballater to Edinburgh using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Ballater) and destination (Edinburgh), 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Ballater to Edinburgh by bus and train via E11 and SCOTRAIL

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 SCOTRAIL train from Dundee station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 19 min. The bus and train schedule from Ballater may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Edinburgh on the Moovit app.

259min
Walk to bus station
Bus - E11E11
Train - SCOTRAIL
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
    125 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dundee
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    86 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 237 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 259 minutes, using Bus line E11, Train line SCOTRAIL.

  • 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 3 hr 57 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.

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

    The total travel time between Ballater and Edinburgh by bus and train is about 3 hr 57 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.

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