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

The cheapest way to get from Ballater to Dublin is to drive and car ferry which costs €120 - €190 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballater to Dublin is to drive and car ferry which takes 8h and costs €120 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Ballater and Dublin?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballater to Dublin. However, there are services departing from Victoria Road and arriving at The Gresham Hotel via St Peter Street, Union Square Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan and Europa Bus Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 45m.

How far is it from Ballater to Dublin?

The distance between Ballater and Dublin is 571 km.

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

The best way to get from Ballater to Dublin without a car is to taxi and train and ferry which takes 13h 44m and costs €240 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Ballater to Dublin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballater to Dublin bus from?

Ballater to Dublin bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Victoria Road station.

Where does the Ballater to Dublin bus arrive?

Ballater to Dublin bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Erroll Street station.

Where can I stay near Dublin?

There are 1069+ hotels available in Dublin.

Ballater to Dublin - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, taxi, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Ballater to Dublin by bus, plane, taxi, train, ferry, busferry, car, or car ferry

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

Bus, fly to Dublin Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Victoria Road to Airport Terminal Stance 1
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Dublin Airport (DUB)ABZ - DUB
5h 9m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Ballater to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Dublin
8h
€121–181
Taxi, train, ferry
1. Take the taxi from Ballater to Montrose
2. Take the train from Montrose to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Warrington Bank Quay
4. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
5. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
13h 44m
€243–489
Bus, train, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Victoria Road to Erroll StreetE11
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
15h 14m
Bus, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Victoria Road to Airport Terminal Stance 1
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)ABZ - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
6h 23m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Victoria Road to Erroll StreetE11
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel
15h 45m
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Victoria Road to Erroll StreetE11
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Holyhead
5. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
16h 13m
Bus, bus and ferry via Dundee
1. Take the bus from Victoria Road to Erroll StreetE11
2. Take the bus from St Peter Street to Slessor GardensE1
3. Take the bus from Dundee Seagate Bus Station to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 55
4. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
5. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus StationX1
16h 43m

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

25Weekly Planes

3h 4mAverage Duration

€45Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ballater to Dublin.

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Distance: 570.9 km
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Ballater, Scotland and Dublin, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Ballater to Dublin. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal Stance 1, walk to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21, then take the line 784 bus to The Point. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Montrose, take the train to Haymarket, take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, take the train to Chester, take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, then take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I.

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