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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ballater to Dundee South Marketgaitbus bus Ember
    2. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
    3h 52m
    £22–53

  2. Bus via Aberdeen

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Golf Road to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Uk092 / ...
    5h 16m
    £18–27

  3. Bus, train via Aberdeen

    1. Take the bus from Golf Road to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 53m
    £31–87

  4. Drive  108.9 mi

    1. Drive from Ballater to Edinburghcar car 108.9 mi
    2h 15m
    £27–39

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ballater to Dundee South Marketgaitbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Nethergate to Queensferry Streetbus bus M92
    3h 59m
    £20–35

Ballater to Edinburgh by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 127.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Ballater to Queensferry Street via Dundee South Marketgait and Nethergate in around 3h 59m.

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