The average bus between Wick and Ballater takes 9h 44m and the fastest bus takes 7h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Wick 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 every 4 hours between Wick and Ballater. The earliest departure is at 1:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Wick is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Ballater at 7:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Inverness Union Street and take an average of 9h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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9h 16m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Wick 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 Wick to Ballater. However, there are services departing from Caithness General Hospital station and arriving at Golf Road station via Inverness Union Street station and Aberdeen Union Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.
Wick to Ballater bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Caithness General Hospital station.
Wick to Ballater bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Golf Road station.
The distance between Wick and Ballater is 154.9 km. The road distance is 275 km.
You can take a bus from Caithness General Hospital to Golf Road via Inverness Union Street, Aberdeen Union Street, and Union Square Bus Station in around 9h 5m.