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

The cheapest way to get from Ballater to Elgin is to drive which costs £14 - £22 and takes 1h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballater to Elgin is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs £14 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Ballater and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballater to Elgin station. However, there are services departing from Victoria Road and arriving at Railway Station via St Peter Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Ballater to Elgin?

The distance between Ballater and Elgin is 78 miles. The road distance is 60.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ballater to Elgin without a car is to taxi and train which takes 1h 38m and costs £95 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Ballater to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballater to Elgin bus from?

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

Where does the Ballater to Elgin bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ballater to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballater to Elgin is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Ballater to Elgin.

Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 390+ hotels available in Elgin.

Ballater to Elgin - 3 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Ballater to Elgin 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 Insch
2. Take the train from Insch to ElginAberdeen - Inverness / ...
1h 38m
£99–114
Drive 60 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ballater to Elgin60 mi
1h 12m
£15–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Victoria Road to Erroll StreetE11
2. Take the bus from St Peter Street to Railway StationE7
4h 6m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 77.6 mi
Duration: 1h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Victoria Road to Railway Station via St Peter Street in around 4h 6m.

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