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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ellon and Ballater takes 3h 44m and the fastest bus takes 2h 55m. There is a bus service every few hours from Ellon 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.

3h 44m
Duration
60 mi
Distance
£6
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bus, line 202 bus, line 201 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Market Street to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus X60 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Mount Streetbus bus 202 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Mount Street to Golf Roadbus bus 201 / ...
2h 56m
£6

Ellon to Ballater bus times

Buses run hourly between Ellon and Ballater. The earliest departure is at 3:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Ellon is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Ballater at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Square Bus Station and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland2h 55m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland2h 59m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland3h 43m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland3h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland3h 38m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland3h 8m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland3h 8m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland2h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland3h 47m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland3h 47m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland3h 47m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland4h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland4h 28m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland3h 3m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland3h 12m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland4h 28m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ellon 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.

Map of how to get from Ellon to Ballater.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 60.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland and Ballater, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Market Street to Golf Road via Union Square Bus Station and Mount Street in around 2h 56m.

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