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

The cheapest way to get from Ballater to Manchester is to bus which costs £22 - £90 and takes 8h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballater to Manchester is to drive which takes 5h 46m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Ballater and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballater to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Ballater and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Overgate and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.

How far is it from Ballater to Manchester?

The distance between Ballater and Manchester is 319 miles. The road distance is 319.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ballater to Manchester without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 49m and costs £30 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Ballater to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballater to Manchester bus from?

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

Where does the Ballater to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ballater to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballater to Manchester is 320 miles. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Ballater to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3502+ hotels available in Manchester.

Ballater to Manchester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Ballater to Manchester by bus, plane, 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, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Ballater to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
3h 47m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ballater to Dundee South Marketgaitbus
2. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
8h 39m
£22–85
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ballater to Dundee South Marketgaitbus
2. Take the train from Dundee to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
7h 49m
£34–142
Drive 317.8 mi
1. Drive from Ballater to Manchestercar 317.8 mi
5h 46m
£78–113
Bus, train via Wigan Wallgate
1. Take the bus from Ballater to Dundee South Marketgaitbus
2. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North Westerntrain
8h 32m
£34–231

Ballater to Manchester by bus and train

14Weekly Services

7h 49mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 317 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Ballater, Scotland and Manchester, England?

You can take a bus from Ballater to Shudehill Interchange via Dundee South Marketgait, Overgate, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 39m.

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