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How to get fromEdinburgh to Ballantraeby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Ballantrae by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Arrol Avenuebus bus 360 / ...
    4h 55m
    £27–67

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
    5h 35m
    £45–94

  3. Drive 107.8 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Ballantraecar car 107.8 mi
    2h 12m
    £27–39

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Arrol Avenuebus bus 360 / ...
    5h 18m
    £27–48

  5. Bus via Princes Street

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Arrol Avenuebus bus 360 / ...
    5h 19m
    £28–48

Edinburgh to Ballantrae by train, foot, and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 125.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Ballantrae, Scotland?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Arrol Avenue via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Girvan, and Rail Station in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shandwick Place to Arrol Avenue via Buchanan Bus Station and Ayr Bus Station in around 5h 18m.

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