What is the cheapest way to get from Aviemore to Balmoral?

The cheapest way to get from Aviemore to Balmoral is to drive and car ferry which costs £80 - £130 and takes 6h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aviemore to Balmoral?

The fastest way to get from Aviemore to Balmoral is to train and fly which takes 4h 45m and costs £90 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Aviemore and Balmoral?

No, there is no direct bus from Aviemore station to Balmoral. However, there are services departing from Station and arriving at Malone Park via Glasgow Buchanan and Great Northern Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.

How far is it from Aviemore to Balmoral?

The distance between Aviemore and Balmoral is 282 miles.

How do I travel from Aviemore to Balmoral without a car?

The best way to get from Aviemore to Balmoral without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 10h 23m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Aviemore to Balmoral?

It takes approximately 10h 23m to get from Aviemore to Balmoral, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aviemore to Balmoral bus from?

Aviemore to Balmoral bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Station.

Where does the Aviemore to Balmoral bus arrive?

Aviemore to Balmoral bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Balmoral?

There are 1251+ hotels available in Balmoral.

Aviemore to Balmoral - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, bus and ferry, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Aviemore to Balmoral by bus, busferry, car, car ferry, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, bus and ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M10
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
10h 23m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Aviemore to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
6h 28m
£82–121
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Aviemore to Perthtrain
2. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
6h 29m
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Aviemore to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
10h 33m
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Aviemore to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
6h 23m
£84–258
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Aviemore to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
6h 52m
£86–236
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Aviemore to Perthtrain
2. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
6h 52m
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Aviemore to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane INV - BHD
4h 45m
£92–231

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 280.2 mi
Duration: 10h 23m

What companies run services between Aviemore, Scotland and Balmoral, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Aviemore to Balmoral. However, you can take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, walk to Glasgow Buchanan, take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Great Northern Mall, then take the bus to Malone Park. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Aviemore to Balmoral via Cairnryan and Belfast in around 6h 28m.

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