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

The cheapest way to get from Ballater to Forfar is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballater to Forfar is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Ballater and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballater to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Ballater and arriving at The Cross via High Street and Seagate Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Ballater to Forfar?

The distance between Ballater and Forfar is 85 miles. The road distance is 55.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ballater to Forfar without a car is to bus and line 20 bus which takes 2h 57m and costs £6 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Ballater to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballater to Forfar bus from?

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

Where does the Ballater to Forfar bus arrive?

Ballater to Forfar bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Dundee South Marketgait station.

Can I drive from Ballater to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballater to Forfar is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Ballater to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 489+ hotels available in Forfar.

Ballater to Forfar - 3 ways to travel via bus, line 20 bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Ballater to Forfar by bus or car

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Bus, line 20 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ballater to Dundee South Marketgaitbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to The Crossbus 21B / ...
2h 57m
£6–37
Drive 55.6 mi
1. Drive from Ballater to Forfarcar 55.6 mi
1h 11m
£14–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballater to Aberdeen Pittodriebus Ember
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Pittodrie to Forfarbus Ember
3h 22m

Ballater to Forfar by bus

14Weekly Buses

2h 57mAverage Duration

£6Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ballater to Forfar.

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Distance: 84.2 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Ballater to The Cross via Dundee South Marketgait, High Street, Sugarhouse Wynd, and Seagate Bus Station in around 2h 57m.

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