The average bus between Ballantrae and Edinburgh takes 6h 20m and the fastest bus takes 4h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ballantrae to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Ballantrae and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 8:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballantrae is at 8:03 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 8:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Henrietta Street and take an average of 6h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 23m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Ballantrae to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballantrae to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Ballantrae station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Ayr Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
Ballantrae to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Henrietta Street station.
Ballantrae to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Princes Street station.
The distance between Ballantrae and Edinburgh is 148 km. The road distance is 196 km.
You can take a bus from Kings Arms Hotel to Princes Street via Henrietta Street, Ayr Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 22m.