The average bus between Chester and Ballater takes 23h 10m and the fastest bus takes 21h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chester 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 twice daily between Chester and Ballater. The earliest departure is at 11:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 5:27 PM which arrives into Ballater at 4:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N and take an average of 23h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Chester 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 Chester to Ballater. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Ballater station via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 10m.
Chester to Ballater bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.
Chester to Ballater bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Ballater station.
The distance between Chester and Ballater is 429.2 km. The road distance is 667 km.
You can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Ballater via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee station in around 13h 29m.