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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Balnain is to bus which costs £23 - £35 and takes 6h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Balnain is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Balnain?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Balnain. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Primary School Road End via Inverness Union Street and Drum Green. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Balnain?

The distance between Edinburgh and Balnain is 206 miles. The road distance is 175.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Balnain without a car is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs £50 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Edinburgh to Balnain, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Balnain bus from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Balnain?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Balnain is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs £50 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £35 and takes 6h 29m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Balnain bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Balnain bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Balnain?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Balnain is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Edinburgh to Balnain.

Where can I stay near Balnain?

There are 1299+ hotels available in Balnain.

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

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
6h 12m
£51–157
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
6h 29m
£23–33
Drive 174.8 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Balnaincar 174.8 mi
3h 24m
£43–62
Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk094
6h 39m
£30–44

Edinburgh to Balnain by train and bus

46Weekly Services

6h 12mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 204.8 mi
Duration: 6h 12m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness 5 times a day. Tickets cost £80–150 and the journey takes 3h 43m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from George Street to Inverness Union Street every 2 hours. Tickets cost £16–23 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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