The average bus between Banff and Ballater takes 6h 50m and the fastest bus takes 4h 18m. There is a bus service every few hours from Banff to Ballater. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Banff and Ballater. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Banff is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Ballater at 9:57 AM. All services require a transfer at The Square and take an average of 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Banff to Ballater? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Banff to Ballater. However, there are services departing from Banff station and arriving at Ballater station via The Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
Banff to Ballater bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Union Road station.
Banff to Ballater bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Mount Street station.
The distance between Banff and Ballater is 75.1 km. The road distance is 146 km.
You can take a bus from Union Road to Golf Road via The Square, Union Square Bus Station, and Mount Street in around 4h 31m.