What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Balfarg?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Balfarg is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 45 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Balfarg?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Balfarg is to drive which takes 45 min and costs £8 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Balfarg?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Balfarg. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Kilmichael Road - South via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Balfarg?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Balfarg. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Ladybank via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Balfarg?

The distance between Edinburgh and Balfarg is 36 miles. The road distance is 33.1 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Balfarg without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Balfarg without a car is to bus which takes 1h 44m and costs £9 - £17.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Balfarg?

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Edinburgh to Balfarg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Balfarg bus from?

Edinburgh to Balfarg bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Balfarg train from?

Edinburgh to Balfarg train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Balfarg?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Balfarg is to bus which takes 1h 44m and costs £9 - £17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £16 - £29 and takes 2h 4m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Balfarg bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Balfarg bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Balfarg train arrive?

Edinburgh to Balfarg train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ladybank station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Balfarg?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Balfarg is 33 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Edinburgh to Balfarg.

Where can I stay near Balfarg?

There are 764+ hotels available in Balfarg.

Edinburgh to Balfarg - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Balfarg by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Bus Stationbus X59a / ...
1h 44m
£10–16
Drive 32.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Balfargcar 32.9 mi
45 min
£9–12
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Ladybanktrain Edinburgh - Perth / ...
2h 4m
£17–29
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Balfargtaxi 32.9 mi
45 min
£210–260

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Distance: 36.1 mi
Duration: 1h 44m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Balfarg, Scotland?

Stagecoach East Scotland operates a bus from Princes Street to Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £7–11 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Ladybank hourly. Tickets cost £14–24 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily.

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