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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Balmedie is to bus which costs £16 - £25 and takes 4h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Balmedie is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Balmedie?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Balmedie. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Old Aberdeen Road via Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Balmedie?

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 26m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Balmedie?

The distance between Edinburgh and Balmedie is 137 miles. The road distance is 128.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Balmedie without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £40 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Edinburgh to Balmedie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Balmedie bus from?

Edinburgh to Balmedie bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Balmedie train from?

Edinburgh to Balmedie train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Balmedie?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Balmedie is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £40 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £25 and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Balmedie bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Balmedie bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Balmedie train arrive?

Edinburgh to Balmedie train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Balmedie?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Balmedie is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Edinburgh to Balmedie.

Where can I stay near Balmedie?

There are 647+ hotels available in Balmedie.

Edinburgh to Balmedie - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
3h 26m
£43–99
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk092 / ...
4h 26m
£16–25
Drive 127.5 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Balmediecar 127.5 mi
2h 30m
£32–46
Bus via Broadfold Road
1. Take the bus from George Street to Bridge of Don Park and Ridebus Ember
4h 56m
£16–22

Edinburgh to Balmedie by train and bus

130Weekly Services

3h 26mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 135.8 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen every 2 hours. Tickets cost £50–100 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 30 minutes. Tickets cost £14–23 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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