There are 3 ways to get from Balmaha to Edinburgh by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dalreoch to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh
3h 11m£26–44Line 6 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Erskine House to Cambridge Streetbus 6
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
3h 38m£15–29Drive 60.2 mi
- Drive from Balmaha to Edinburghcar 60.2 mi
1h 23m£15–22
Balmaha to Edinburgh by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Balmaha to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £14 - £22 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Balmaha to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs £14 - £22.
No, there is no direct bus from Balmaha to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Car Park and arriving at Princes Street via Erskine House and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Balmaha to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Dalreoch and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Balmaha and Edinburgh is 77 miles. The road distance is 60.5 miles.
The best way to get from Balmaha to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £26 - £45.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Balmaha to Edinburgh, including transfers.
Balmaha to Edinburgh bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Erskine House station.
Balmaha to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dalreoch station.
The best way to get from Balmaha to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £26 - £45. Alternatively, you can line 6 bus and bus, which costs £15 - £30 and takes 3h 38m.
What companies run services between Balmaha, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Dalreoch to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 1h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Car Park to Princes Street via Craiglomond Gardens, Balloch, Singer, Erskine House, Cambridge Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 38m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dalreoch to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Erskine House to Cambridge Street
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
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Booking & Getting There
Balmaha to Edinburgh bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Cambridge Street station.
Balmaha to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balmaha to Edinburgh is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Balmaha to Edinburgh.
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