There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Balmaha by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Air
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Ballochtrain Airdrie - Balloch / ...
3h 29m£16–30Drive 54.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Balmahacar 54.7 mi
1h 9m£14–20Train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Dalreochtrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central
3h 50m£34–58Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Balmaha54.7 mi
1h 9mBus, line 1 bus
- Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Air
- Take the bus from York Street to Asda St James Retail Parkbus 1
3h 54m£16–32Bus, train via Coatbridge
- Take the bus from Terminal to Manse Placebus 902
- Take the train from Airdrie to Ballochtrain Airdrie - Balloch
4h 21m£20–37
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Balmaha is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Balmaha is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs £13 - £20.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Balmaha. However, there are services departing from Terminal and arriving at Car Park via Buchanan Bus Station, York Street, Asda St James Retail Park and Balloch Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Balmaha. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport and arriving at Balloch via Edinburgh Park and Dalreoch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Balmaha is 72 miles. The road distance is 55 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Balmaha without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 29m and costs £15 - £30.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Balmaha, including transfers.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Balmaha bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Terminal station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Balmaha train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Park station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Balmaha is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 1 bus, which costs £15 - £35 and takes 3h 54m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland and Balmaha, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Park to Dalreoch hourly. Tickets cost £23–45 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal to Car Park via Buchanan Bus Station, West Campbell Street, York Street, Asda St James Retail Park, and Balloch Bus Terminus in around 3h 54m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Balloch
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Park to Dalreoch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Airdrie to Balloch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £7–15
Bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £7–15
Bus from Terminal to Manse Place
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £6–13
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from York Street to Asda St James Retail Park
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Balmaha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Balmaha bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Balmaha train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dalreoch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Balmaha is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Balmaha.
There are 711+ hotels available in Balmaha.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Balmaha. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









