There are 5 ways to get from Ballater to Inveraray by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Ballater to Dundee South Marketgaitbus
- Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barn Braebus 926
6h 52m£33–63Bus, train
- Take the bus from Golf Road to Union Square Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arrochar & Tarbettrain
7h 57m£122–187Drive 136.9 mi
- Drive from Ballater to Inveraraycar 136.9 mi
2h 45m£34–49Bus, train via Dundee
- Take the bus from Ballater to Dundee South Marketgaitbus
- Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barn Braebus 926
7h 12m£50–89Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Golf Road to Union Square Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barn Braebus 926
8h 18m£68–123
Ballater to Inveraray by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballater to Inveraray is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Ballater to Inveraray is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballater to Inveraray. However, there are services departing from Ballater and arriving at Barn Brae via Overgate and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
The distance between Ballater and Inveraray is 210 miles. The road distance is 137.7 miles.
The best way to get from Ballater to Inveraray without a car is to bus which takes 6h 52m and costs £30 - £65.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Ballater to Inveraray, including transfers.
Ballater to Inveraray bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Ballater station.
Ballater to Inveraray bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Dundee South Marketgait station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballater to Inveraray is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Ballater to Inveraray.
There are 731+ hotels available in Inveraray.
What companies run services between Ballater, Scotland and Inveraray, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Ballater to Barn Brae via Dundee South Marketgait, Overgate, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 52m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arrochar & Tarbet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Ballater to Dundee South Marketgait
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Ballater to Dundee South Marketgait
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Ember
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £15–29
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barn Brae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £11–21
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barn Brae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £11–21
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barn Brae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £11–21
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- enquiries@parksofhamilton.co.uk
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Golf Road to Union Square Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Golf Road to Union Square Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
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