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 £26 - £40 and takes 5h 50m.

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 Queensferry Street and arriving at Primary School Road End via Bus Station Stance 2 and Drum Green. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

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 5h 40m and costs £45 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m 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 Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Queensferry Street station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Balnain?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Balnain is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs £45 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £40 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Balnain bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Balnain bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

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 1260+ 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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
5h 40m
£48–156
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
5h 50m
£26–40
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 7m
£30–44

Edinburgh to Balnain by train and bus

46Weekly Services

5h 40mAverage Duration

£48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 204.8 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3 hourly. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 3h 53m. Park's of Hamilton also services this route 4 times a day.

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