What is the cheapest way to get from Alloa to Ballater?

The cheapest way to get from Alloa to Ballater is to bus via Dunblane Police Station which costs £20 - £35 and takes 5h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alloa to Ballater?

The fastest way to get from Alloa to Ballater is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Alloa and Ballater?

No, there is no direct bus from Alloa to Ballater. However, there are services departing from Shillinghill and arriving at Ballater via Bus Station, Dunblane Police Station and Dundee station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from Alloa to Ballater?

The distance between Alloa and Ballater is 129 miles. The road distance is 96.2 miles.

How do I travel from Alloa to Ballater without a car?

The best way to get from Alloa to Ballater without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 43m and costs £35 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Alloa to Ballater?

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Alloa to Ballater, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alloa to Ballater bus from?

Alloa to Ballater bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Dunblane Police Station.

Where does the Alloa to Ballater bus arrive?

Alloa to Ballater bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Dundee station.

Can I drive from Alloa to Ballater?

Yes, the driving distance between Alloa to Ballater is 96 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Alloa to Ballater.

Where can I stay near Ballater?

There are 144+ hotels available in Ballater.

Alloa to Ballater - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Alloa to Ballater by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Stirling to Dundeetrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
2. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus Ember
4h 43m
£35–64
Bus via Dunblane Police Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dunblane Police Station to Dundee stationbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus Ember
5h 50m
£20–32
Drive 95.6 mi
1. Drive from Alloa to Ballatercar 95.6 mi
2h 2m
£24–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M8
2. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus Ember
5h 59m

Alloa to Ballater by train and bus

14Weekly Services

4h 43mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 128.7 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Alloa, Scotland and Ballater, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Shillinghill to Ballater via Bus Station, Dunblane Police Station, and Dundee station in around 5h 50m.

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