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How to get fromFort William to Balmoral Castleby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Fort William to Balmoral Castle by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain train
    3. Drive from Aviemore to Balmoral Castlecar car
    4h 53m
    £31–57

  2. Drive  111.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort William to Balmoral Castlecar car 111.9 mi
    2h 29m
    £28–40

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Crathiebus bus
    9h 54m
    £76–138

  4. Bus via Inverness

    1. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Crathiebus bus
    7h 59m
    £28–42

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Castle Braebus bus 913
    2. Take the bus from Mill Street to Crichton Streetbus bus 16 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Crathiebus bus
    8h 53m
    £35–63

Fort William to Balmoral Castle by train, bus, and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration9h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£76Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 150.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Balmoral Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Fort William Bus Station to Balmoral Castle via Inverness Union Street, Aberdeen Airport, and Crathie in around 7h 59m.

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