The average bus between Edinburgh and Ballantrae takes 6h 7m and the fastest bus takes 4h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Ballantrae. 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 Edinburgh and Ballantrae. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Ballantrae at 8:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Ballantrae? 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 Edinburgh to Ballantrae. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Ballantrae station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
Edinburgh to Ballantrae bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Shandwick Place station.
Edinburgh to Ballantrae bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Henrietta Street station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Ballantrae is 148 km. The road distance is 195 km.
You can take a bus from Shandwick Place to Arrol Avenue via Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, and Henrietta Street in around 5h 10m.