What is the cheapest way to get from Dunnottar Castle to Balmoral?

The cheapest way to get from Dunnottar Castle to Balmoral is to bus and train and fly which costs £55 - £190 and takes 7h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dunnottar Castle to Balmoral?

The fastest way to get from Dunnottar Castle to Balmoral is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 13m and costs £80 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Dunnottar Castle and Balmoral?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunnottar Castle to Balmoral. However, there are services departing from Dunnottar Junction and arriving at Malone Park via Co-op, Dundee Seagate Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan and Great Northern Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.

How far is it from Dunnottar Castle to Balmoral?

The distance between Dunnottar Castle and Balmoral is 277 miles.

How do I travel from Dunnottar Castle to Balmoral without a car?

The best way to get from Dunnottar Castle to Balmoral without a car is to train and Bus and car ferry which takes 11h and costs .

How long does it take to get from Dunnottar Castle to Balmoral?

It takes approximately 11h to get from Dunnottar Castle to Balmoral, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunnottar Castle to Balmoral bus from?

Dunnottar Castle to Balmoral bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Co-op station.

Where does the Dunnottar Castle to Balmoral bus arrive?

Dunnottar Castle to Balmoral bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Balmoral?

There are 1262+ hotels available in Balmoral.

Dunnottar Castle to Balmoral - 11 ways to travel via train, Bus, and car ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Dunnottar Castle to Balmoral by train, bus, car ferry, busferry, car, 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.

Train, Bus, car ferry
best
1. Take the train from Stonehaven to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
11h
Bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dunnottar Junction to Co-op
2. Take the train from Montrose to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)GLA - BFS
7h 9m
£57–186
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Montrose to Dundee
2. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
11h 32m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dunnottar Castle to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
6h 13m
£80–124
Bus, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the bus from Dunnottar Junction to Co-op
2. Take the train from Montrose to Haymarket
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
6h 44m
£60–221
Train, Bus, car ferry via Montrose
1. Take the train from Montrose to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
12h 17m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Co-op to Bus StationX7
2. Take the bus from Dundee Seagate Bus Station to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 55
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
12h 27m
Bus, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the bus from Dunnottar Junction to Co-op
2. Take the train from Montrose to Haymarket
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
4. Take the bus from Donegall Square East to Malone Park
6h 36m
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Barclay Street to Union Square Bus Station
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)ABZ - BHD
3. Take the bus from Donegall Square East to Malone Park
5h 23m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Montrose to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)GLA - BHD
6h 56m
£58–218
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness Airport Station
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)INV - BHD
7h 29m
£106–274

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dunnottar Castle to Balmoral.

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Distance: 275.1 mi
Duration: 11h

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

There is no direct connection from Dunnottar Castle to Balmoral. However, you can take the taxi to Stonehaven, take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Glasgow Buchanan, take the bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal, walk to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, walk to Stena Line terminus, take the line 96 bus to Donegall Place, walk to Belfast Great Central, then take the train to Balmoral. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dunnottar Castle to Malone Park via Dunnottar Junction, Co-op, Montrose, Dundee, Overgate, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Great Northern Mall in around 11h 32m.

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