Edinburgh to Ballantrae Buses

Edinburgh to Ballantrae buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Edinburgh and Ballantrae takes 6h 5m 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.

6h 5m
Duration: 121 mi
Distance: £39
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...

5h 10m

£27–50

Edinburgh to Ballantrae bus times

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 8:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 6h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

10:21 PM → 8:08 AM
Arrives next day
9h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:51 AM → 10:58 AM
5h 7m • 3 changes
7:52 AM → 12:58 PM
5h 6m • 3 changes
9:52 AM → 2:58 PM
5h 6m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 4:58 PM
5h • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:51 AM → 10:58 AM
5h 7m • 3 changes
7:52 AM → 12:58 PM
5h 6m • 3 changes
9:52 AM → 2:58 PM
5h 6m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 4:58 PM
5h • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

8:06 AM → 12:58 PM
4h 52m • 3 changes
9:52 AM → 2:58 PM
5h 6m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 4:58 PM
5h • 3 changes
1:57 PM → 6:58 PM
5h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:52 AM → 2:23 PM
5h 31m • 3 changes
11:46 AM → 5:35 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes
2:46 PM → 8:22 PM
5h 36m • 3 changes
10:21 PM → 8:08 AM
Arrives next day
9h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:51 AM → 10:58 AM
5h 7m • 3 changes
7:52 AM → 12:58 PM
5h 6m • 3 changes
9:52 AM → 2:58 PM
5h 6m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 4:58 PM
5h • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:51 AM → 10:58 AM
5h 7m • 3 changes
7:52 AM → 12:58 PM
5h 6m • 3 changes
9:52 AM → 2:58 PM
5h 6m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 4:58 PM
5h • 3 changes
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