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

The cheapest way to get from Ballater to Brora is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballater to Brora is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Ballater and Brora?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballater to Brora. However, there are services departing from Ballater and arriving at Fountain Square via Aberdeen Pittodrie and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

How far is it from Ballater to Brora?

The distance between Ballater and Brora is 172 miles. The road distance is 124.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ballater to Brora without a car is to taxi and train which takes 5h 6m and costs £130 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Ballater to Brora, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballater to Brora bus from?

Ballater to Brora bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Ballater station.

Where does the Ballater to Brora bus arrive?

Ballater to Brora bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Aberdeen Pittodrie station.

Can I drive from Ballater to Brora?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballater to Brora is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Ballater to Brora.

Where can I stay near Brora?

There are 171+ hotels available in Brora.

Ballater to Brora - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Ballater to Brora by taxi, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Ballater to Aviemoretaxi
2. Take the train from Aviemore to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Broratrain
5h 6m
£136–244
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ballater to Aberdeen Pittodriebus
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Pittodrie to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Fountain Squarebus X99
7h 59m
£15–76
Bus, train via Aberdeen
1. Take the bus from Ballater to Aberdeen Pittodriebus
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Fountain Squarebus X99
6h 59m
£42–106
Drive 123.6 mi
1. Drive from Ballater to Broracar 123.6 mi
2h 24m
£31–44
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ballater to Aberdeen Pittodriebus
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Broratrain
7h 54m
£50–133

Ballater to Brora by bus

14Weekly Buses

7h 59mAverage Duration

£15Cheapest Price

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Distance: 171 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Ballater to Fountain Square via Aberdeen Pittodrie, Inverness Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 7h 59m.

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