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How to get fromLoch Ness to Balmoral Castleby bus, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Loch Ness to Balmoral Castle by bus, car, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fort Augustus 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 6m
    £25–36

  2. Bus via Aberdeen

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fort Augustus to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Falcon Sq to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus M96 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Balmoral Rd Endbus bus 201
    8h 28m
    £11–13

  3. Drive  82.8 mi

    1. Drive from Loch Ness to Balmoral Castlecar car 82.8 mi
    1h 49m
    £21–30

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Fort Augustus to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Balmoral Rd Endbus bus 201
    7h 34m
    £33–81

Loch Ness to Balmoral Castle by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 183.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Loch Ness, Scotland and Balmoral Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Fort Augustus to Balmoral Castle via Inverness Union Street, Aberdeen Airport, and Crathie in around 7h 6m.

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