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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Balvicar is to bus which costs £21 - £30 and takes 5h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Balvicar is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Balvicar?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Balvicar. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Stores via Station Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Balvicar?

The distance between Edinburgh and Balvicar is 139 miles. The road distance is 132.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Balvicar without a car is to bus which takes 5h 42m and costs £21 - £30.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Edinburgh to Balvicar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Balvicar bus from?

Edinburgh to Balvicar bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Balvicar?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Balvicar is to bus which takes 5h 42m and costs £21 - £30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £130 and takes 6h 31m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Balvicar bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Balvicar bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Station Road.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Balvicar?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Balvicar is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Edinburgh to Balvicar.

Where can I stay near Balvicar?

There are 392+ hotels available in Balvicar.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Balvicar by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Station Road978
5h 42m
£21–30
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen StreetEdinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to ObanGlasgow Queen Street - Oban
6h 31m
£40–124
Drive 131.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Balvicar131.3 mi
2h 45m
£33–48
Bus via Public Toilets
1. Take the bus from George Street to Public ToiletsE4
2. Take the bus from Public Toilets to Station Road977 / ...
6h 25m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 138.4 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

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

Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Princes Street to Station Road twice daily. Tickets cost £19–27 and the journey takes 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stores via Glasgow Queen Street, Oban, and Station Road in around 6h 31m.

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