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

The cheapest way to get from Ballater to Dingwall is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballater to Dingwall is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Ballater and Dingwall?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballater to Dingwall. However, there are services departing from Ballater and arriving at Tesco via Aberdeen Pittodrie and Bus Station Stance 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

How far is it from Ballater to Dingwall?

The distance between Ballater and Dingwall is 101 miles. The road distance is 83.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ballater to Dingwall without a car is to taxi and train which takes 3h 19m and costs £120 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Ballater to Dingwall, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballater to Dingwall bus from?

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

Where does the Ballater to Dingwall bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ballater to Dingwall?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballater to Dingwall is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Ballater to Dingwall.

Where can I stay near Dingwall?

There are 1072+ hotels available in Dingwall.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Ballater to Dingwall 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 Dingwalltrain
3h 19m
£121–157
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ballater to Aberdeen Pittodriebus Ember
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Pittodrie to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
6h 24m
£6–63
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ballater to Aberdeen Pittodriebus Ember
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
5h 25m
£21–73
Drive 83 mi
1. Drive from Ballater to Dingwallcar 83 mi
1h 34m
£20–29
Bus via Aberdeen
1. Take the bus from Ballater to Aberdeen Pittodriebus Ember
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4bus M96
6h 49m
£19–65

Ballater to Dingwall by bus

14Weekly Buses

6h 24mAverage Duration

£6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 100.6 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Ballater to Tesco via Aberdeen Pittodrie, Inverness Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 1 in around 6h 24m.

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