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

The cheapest way to get from Ballater to Perth is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballater to Perth is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Ballater and Perth?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballater to Perth. However, there are services departing from Victoria Road and arriving at Canal Street via St Peter Street, Union Square Bus Station and Nethergate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Ballater to Perth?

The distance between Ballater and Perth is 142 miles. The road distance is 66.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ballater to Perth without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 1m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Ballater to Perth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballater to Perth bus from?

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

Where does the Ballater to Perth bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ballater to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballater to Perth is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Ballater to Perth.

Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 508+ hotels available in Perth.

Ballater to Perth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Victoria Road to Erroll Streetbus E11
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Perthtrain Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
4h 1m
Drive 65.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ballater to Perthcar 65.9 mi
1h 24m
£17–24
Bus via Aberdeen
1. Take the bus from Victoria Road to Erroll Streetbus E11
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Overgatebus
3. Take the bus from Nethergate to Canal Streetbus 16B / ...
4h 52m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Victoria Road to Erroll Streetbus E11
2. Take the bus from St Peter Street to Slessor Gardensbus E1
5h 35m
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Ballater to Montrosetaxi
2. Take the train from Montrose to Perthtrain Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2h 2m
£129–205

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ballater to Perth.

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Distance: 140.9 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Victoria Road to Canal Street via St Peter Street, Guild Street, Union Square Bus Station, Overgate, and Nethergate in around 4h 52m.

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