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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Balmore is to bus and line 72 bus which costs £8 - £14 and takes 3h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Balmore is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Balmore?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Balmore. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Coach House via Buchanan Bus Station and Catherine Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Balmore?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Balmore. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Milngavie via Hyndland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Balmore?

The distance between Edinburgh and Balmore is 48 miles. The road distance is 46.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Balmore without a car is to train and line 47 bus which takes 1h 44m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Edinburgh to Balmore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Balmore bus from?

Edinburgh to Balmore bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Balmore train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Balmore?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Balmore is to bus which takes 2h 46m and costs £10 - £21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 3h 3m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Balmore bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Balmore bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Balmore train arrive?

Edinburgh to Balmore train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Hyndland station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Balmore?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Balmore is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Edinburgh to Balmore.

Where can I stay near Balmore?

There are 1619+ hotels available in Balmore.

Edinburgh to Balmore - 6 ways to travel via train, line 47 bus, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Balmore by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, line 47 bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lenzietrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from Catherine Street to Coach Housebus 47A / ...
1h 44m
Bus, line 72 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to St Andrew`s Churchbus X38
2. Take the bus from St Andrew`s Church to Rochdale Placebus 72 / ...
3h 59m
£8–14
Bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Alexandra Streetbus X85 / ...
2h 46m
£11–20
Drive 46.1 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Balmorecar 46.1 mi
1h 9m
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Balmoretaxi 46.1 mi
1h 9m
£290–360
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Hyndlandtrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
3h 3m
£20–34

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Distance: 47.7 mi
Duration: 1h 44m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Balmore, East Dunbartonshire, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Princes Street to Coach House via Buchanan Bus Station, Alexandra Street, and Catherine Street in around 2h 46m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Hyndland every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £18–30 and the journey takes 1h 31m.

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