Edinburgh to Banchory train

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Compare bus and train for Edinburgh to Banchory

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Banchory among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €19.

Distance: 80 miles (130 km)

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Banchory

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Trains from Edinburgh to Banchory run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.

There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:13, the last at 21:29. The fastest train covers the 80 miles (130 km) distance in 2h 4m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $9 (€7)
Distance
80 miles (130 km)
Average train duration
2h 12m
Cheapest ticket price
$23 (€19)
Trains per day
15
Direct trains
10
Fastest train
2h 4m
First train
06:13
Last train
21:29
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $9 (€7)

FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Banchory

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Banchory by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Banchory, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Edinburgh to Banchory can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $23 (€19), while the average price is around $28 (€23).
To fully enjoy the charm of Banchory, including exploring Crathes Castle, walking along the River Dee, and visiting local attractions, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Banchory is by bus, with a cost of around $9 (€7).
The distance by train from Edinburgh to Banchory is 80 miles (130 km).
The train from Edinburgh to Banchory takes 2h 4m and runs 15 per day.
The first train from Edinburgh to Banchory leaves at 6:13 AM.
The train station in Edinburgh that goes to Banchory is Edinburgh Waverley (EDB), which connects to Stonehaven station (STN).
The last train from Edinburgh to Banchory leaves at 9:29 PM.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Edinburgh to Banchory.
A day trip from Edinburgh to Banchory is not feasible given the duration of 2h 4m and a distance of 80 miles (130 km). Trains run 15 times per day.
No, you cannot take the train from Edinburgh to Banchory.
There is no direct train service currently available from Edinburgh to Banchory.
The train journey from Edinburgh to Banchory is quite scenic, offering views of the rolling hills, lush countryside, and picturesque towns of eastern Scotland.

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Popular train stations from Edinburgh to Banchory

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Banchory
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ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
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Distance to city center
1 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Haymarket
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
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WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
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AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
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Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
  • Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free public Wi-Fi available.
Lockers
Lockers
  • You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
Dining
Dining
  • Bagel Factory
  • Burger King
  • Caffè Nero
  • Costa Coffee
  • JD Wetherspoon
  • The Pasty Shop
  • The Beer House
  • M&S
  • Pret a Manger
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
  • Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
WC
WC
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
Hotel
Hotel
  • Old Waverley Hotel
  • Jurys Inn Edinburgh
  • The Scotsman Hotel
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
  • Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information booths are located on the concourse.
Public transit options for Edinburgh Waverley
  • Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
  • Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
  • Metro: No metro available.

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