The average bus between Edinburgh and Balnain takes 6h 54m and the fastest bus takes 5h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Balnain. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Edinburgh and Balnain. The earliest departure is at 2:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Balnain at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Inverness Union Street and take an average of 6h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 8m • 2 changes


7h 43m • 2 changes


6h 2m • 2 changes


6h 51m • 2 changes


5h 8m • 2 changes


7h 43m • 2 changes


6h 2m • 2 changes


6h 51m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Balnain. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Balnain station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
Edinburgh to Balnain bus services, operated by Ember, depart from George Street station.
Edinburgh to Balnain bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Balnain is 175.8 km. The road distance is 290 km.
Ember operates a bus from George Street to Inverness Union Street every 2 hours. Tickets cost £16–23 and the journey takes 3h 50m.