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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Balmacara is to bus via Inverness which costs £35 - £55 and takes 7h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Balmacara is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Balmacara?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Balmacara. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Camp Site Road End via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Balmacara?

The distance between Edinburgh and Balmacara is 263 miles. The road distance is 199 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Balmacara without a car is to train and bus via Inverness which takes 6h 50m and costs £30 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Edinburgh to Balmacara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Balmacara bus from?

Edinburgh to Balmacara bus services, operated by Ember, depart from George Street station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Balmacara?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Balmacara is to bus which takes 6h 53m and costs £13 - £80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £130 and takes 8h 16m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Balmacara bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Balmacara bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Fort William station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Balmacara?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Balmacara is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Edinburgh to Balmacara.

Where can I stay near Balmacara?

There are 265+ hotels available in Balmacara.

Edinburgh to Balmacara - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Balmacara by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus via Inverness
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Camp Site Road Endbus 917
6h 50m
£34–98
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus Ember
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Camp Site Road Endbus 915
6h 53m
£13–76
Drive 197.8 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Balmacaracar 197.8 mi
3h 45m
£48–69
Bus via Inverness
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk094
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Camp Site Road Endbus 917
7h 16m
£37–51
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Spean Bridgetrain Edinburgh - Fort William
2. Take the bus from Spean Crescent to Camp Site Road Endbus 915
7h 24m
£74–94
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalshtrain Inverness - Kyle of Lochalsh
8h 16m
£44–121

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Balmacara.

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Distance: 261.6 mi
Duration: 6h 50m

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

You can take a bus from George Street to Camp Site Road End via Fort William and Bus Station in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Camp Site Road End via Inverness, Kyle of Lochalsh, and Harbour Slipway in around 8h 16m.

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