The average bus between Forfar and Ballater takes 3h 21m and the fastest bus takes 2h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Forfar 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 Forfar and Ballater. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Forfar is at 1:47 PM which arrives into Ballater at 4:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Dundee Slessor Gardens and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Ballater. However, there are services departing from Forfar station and arriving at Ballater station via Ballater. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
Forfar to Ballater bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Dundee station.
Forfar to Ballater bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Ballater station.
The distance between Forfar and Ballater is 46 km. The road distance is 134 km.
Ember operates a bus from Dundee station to Ballater twice daily. Tickets cost £9–14 and the journey takes 2h 2m.
