There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Balmedie by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
3h 17m£31–85Bus via Broadfold Road
cheapest- Take the bus from George Street to Bridge of Don Park and Ridebus Ember
4h 48m£16–22Bus
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk092 / ...
4h 17m£17–25Drive 127.5 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to Balmediecar 127.5 mi
2h 30m£32–46
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Balmedie is to bus via Broadfold Road which costs £16 - £22 and takes 4h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Balmedie is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Balmedie. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Rowan Drive via Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Balmedie. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Aberdeen via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Balmedie is 137 miles. The road distance is 128.2 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Balmedie without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £30 - £90.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Edinburgh to Balmedie, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Balmedie bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Balmedie train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Balmedie is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £30 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £26 and takes 4h 17m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Balmedie, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen every 2 hours. Tickets cost £50–85 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £15–24 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- ScotRail
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Edinburgh to Balmedie bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Balmedie train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Balmedie is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Edinburgh to Balmedie.
There are 634+ hotels available in Balmedie.







