There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Balgonie Castle by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Beechwood Place
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to MarkinchEdinburgh - Perth / ...
1h 20m£13–44Drive 32.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Edinburgh to Balgonie Castle32.8 mi
43 min£9–12Bus
- Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Park & RideM92 / ...
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival BayX59 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Beechwood Place44A / ...
1h 42m£11–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Balgonie Castle32.8 mi
43 min£95–120Train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to MarkinchEdinburgh - Perth / ...
1h 26m£10–45
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Balgonie Castle is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Balgonie Castle is to drive which takes 43 min and costs £8 - £12.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Balgonie Castle. However, there are services departing from Queensferry Street and arriving at Beechwood Place via Park & Ride and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Markinch. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 53 min.
The distance between Edinburgh and Balgonie Castle is 35 miles. The road distance is 33 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Balgonie Castle without a car is to train via Beechwood Place which takes 1h 20m and costs £12 - £45.
It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Edinburgh to Balgonie Castle, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Balgonie Castle bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Queensferry Street station.
Edinburgh to Balgonie Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Balgonie Castle is to train via Beechwood Place which takes 1h 20m and costs £12 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £18 and takes 1h 42m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Balgonie Castle, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Markinch hourly. Tickets cost £10–17 and the journey takes 53 min. Cross Country also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queensferry Street to Balgonie Castle via Park & Ride, Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay, Bus Station, and Beechwood Place in around 1h 42m.
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- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Markinch
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Markinch
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £24–35
- 1st Class
- £30–45
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- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Queensferry Street to Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- enquiries@parksofhamilton.co.uk
- Website
- parksofhamilton.co.uk
Bus from Queensferry Street to Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.parksofhamilton.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- customer.services@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Park & Ride to Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station to Beechwood Place
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- £95–120
E&I Taxis
- Phone
- +44 131 554 6775
- Website
- introducingedinburgh.com
Drymen Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1360 660077
City Cabs Ltd
- Phone
- +44 131 228 1211
- Website
- citycabs.co.uk
Central Taxis Ltd
- Phone
- +44 131 229 2468
- Website
- taxis-edinburgh.co.uk
Capital Cars
- Phone
- +44 131 777 7777
- Website
- capitalcarsscotland.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh to Balgonie Castle bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Park & Ride station.
Edinburgh to Balgonie Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Markinch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Balgonie Castle is 33 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Edinburgh to Balgonie Castle.
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