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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Ballater is to bus which costs £13 - £50 and takes 6h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Ballater is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Ballater?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Ballater. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Ballater via Buchanan Bus Station and Dundee station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

How far is it from Ayr to Ballater?

The distance between Ayr and Ballater is 194 miles. The road distance is 159.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Ballater without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 4m and costs £35 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Ayr to Ballater, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Ballater bus from?

Ayr to Ballater bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.

Where does the Ayr to Ballater bus arrive?

Ayr to Ballater bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Ayr to Ballater?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Ballater is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Ayr to Ballater.

Where can I stay near Ballater?

There are 133+ hotels available in Ballater.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
6h 4m
£35–108
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus
3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
6h 34m
£14–50
Drive 158.2 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Ballatercar 158.2 mi
3h 2m
£39–56
Bus via Dundee
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M8 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
7h 14m

Ayr to Ballater by train, foot, and bus

14Weekly Services

6h 4mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 192.6 mi
Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Ballater via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee station in around 6h 34m.

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