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How to get fromCrathes Castle to Balmoral Castleby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Crathes Castle to Balmoral Castle by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Banchory to Crathiebus bus Ember
    2h 21m
    £24–29

  2. Drive  36.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Crathes Castle to Balmoral Castlecar car 36.3 mi
    54 min
    £9–14

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Crathes Castle to Balmoral Castletaxi taxi 36.3 mi
    54 min
    £160–190

  4. Line 202 bus, line 201 bus

    1. Take the bus from Crathes Castle to Mount Streetbus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Mount Street to Golf Roadbus bus 201 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Golf Road to Balmoral Rd Endbus bus 201
    2h 27m
    £22–24

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  • Distance: 37.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Crathes Castle, Scotland and Balmoral Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland?

Ember operates a bus from Banchory to Crathie twice daily. Tickets cost £6–9 and the journey takes 49 min.

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