What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Ballencrieff?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Ballencrieff is to bus which costs £2 and takes 1h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Ballencrieff?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Ballencrieff is to drive which takes 31 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Ballencrieff?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Ballencrieff. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Ballencrieff Toll via Council Offices. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Ballencrieff?

The distance between Edinburgh and Ballencrieff is 23 miles. The road distance is 21.5 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Ballencrieff without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Ballencrieff without a car is to train and line 31 bus which takes 1h 8m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Ballencrieff?

It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Edinburgh to Ballencrieff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Ballencrieff bus from?

Edinburgh to Ballencrieff bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Ballencrieff bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Ballencrieff bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at Council Offices station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Ballencrieff?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Ballencrieff is 22 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Edinburgh to Ballencrieff.

Where can I stay near Ballencrieff?

There are 725+ hotels available in Ballencrieff.

Edinburgh to Ballencrieff - 5 ways to travel via train, line 31 bus, and bus

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

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Train, line 31 bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Linlithgowtrain Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
2. Take the bus from Tesco to Low Braebus 31
1h 8m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Council Officesbus X18 / ...
1h 43m
£2
Drive 21.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Ballencrieffcar 21.4 mi
31 min
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Ballencriefftaxi 21.4 mi
31 min
£140–170
Bus via Station Road
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Station Roadbus X38
1h 50m
£4–6

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Distance: 23.1 mi
Duration: 1h 8m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Ballencrieff, West Lothian, Scotland?

Lothian Country Buses operates a bus from Princes Street to Council Offices every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 1h 7m.

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