The average bus between Liverpool and Ballater takes 20h 46m and the fastest bus takes 20h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from Liverpool 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 Liverpool and Ballater. The earliest departure is at 1:25 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Ballater at 4:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Central Coach Station and take an average of 20h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Ballater. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Ballater station via Manchester Central Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 46m.
Liverpool to Ballater bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.
Liverpool to Ballater bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Ballater station.
The distance between Liverpool and Ballater is 404.6 km. The road distance is 660 km.
You can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Ballater via Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee station in around 11h 32m.