What is the cheapest way to get from Balbirnie House to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Balbirnie House to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 45 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Balbirnie House to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Balbirnie House to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 45 min and costs £8 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Balbirnie House and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Balbirnie House to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Sweetbank Drive and arriving at Princes Street via Bus Station and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Balbirnie House and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Markinch and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.

How far is it from Balbirnie House to Edinburgh?

The distance between Balbirnie House and Edinburgh is 34 miles. The road distance is 33.7 miles.

How do I travel from Balbirnie House to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Balbirnie House to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs £14 - £26.

How long does it take to get from Balbirnie House to Edinburgh?

The train from Markinch to Edinburgh Waverley takes 51 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Balbirnie House to Edinburgh bus from?

Balbirnie House to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Balbirnie House to Edinburgh train from?

Balbirnie House to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Markinch station.

Train or bus from Balbirnie House to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Balbirnie House to Edinburgh is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs £14 - £26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £16 and takes 1h 40m.

Where does the Balbirnie House to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Balbirnie House to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Park & Ride station.

Where does the Balbirnie House to Edinburgh train arrive?

Balbirnie House to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Balbirnie House to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Balbirnie House to Edinburgh is 34 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Balbirnie House to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Balbirnie House to Edinburgh?

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Balbirnie House to Edinburgh - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Balbirnie House to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Markinch to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
1h 10m
£14–26
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Park & Ridebus X59 / ...
2. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Princes Streetbus X59 / ...
1h 40m
£9–16
Drive 33.5 mi
1. Drive from Balbirnie House to Edinburghcar 33.5 mi
45 min
£9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balbirnie House to Edinburghtaxi 33.5 mi
45 min
£210–260

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Distance: 33.4 mi
Duration: 1h 10m

What companies run services between Balbirnie House, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Markinch to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £14–26 and the journey takes 51 min. Cross Country also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Balbirnie House to Princes Street via Sweetbank Drive, Bus Station, and Park & Ride in around 1h 40m.

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