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How to get fromEdinburgh Castle to Balmoral Castleby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to Balmoral Castle by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain train Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dundee station to Crathiebus bus Ember
    4h 38m
    £25–60

  2. Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Overgatebus bus Uk092 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dundee station to Crathiebus bus Ember
    5h 29m
    £16–27

  3. Drive 105.1 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh Castle to Balmoral Castlecar car 105.1 mi
    2h 20m
    £26–37

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Dundee stationbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Dundee station to Crathiebus bus Ember
    5h
    £17–26

Edinburgh Castle to Balmoral Castle by foot, train, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Edinburgh Castle to Balmoral Castle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 120.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Castle to Balmoral Castle via Queensferry Street, Dundee station, and Crathie in around 5h.

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