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How to get fromBallater to Portreeby taxi, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Taxi, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Ballater to Aviemoretaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Aviemore to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalshtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Harbour Slipway to Somerled Squarebus bus 917 / ...
    7h 28m
    £255–335

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Golf Road to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 5bus bus M96 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Squarebus bus 917
    10h 11m
    £25–49

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Golf Road to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Squarebus bus 917
    9h 19m
    £47–117

  4. Drive  182 mi

    1. Drive from Ballater to Portreecar car 182 mi
    3h 37m
    £46–67

  5. Bus via Inverness

    1. Take the bus from Golf Road to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from King Street to Somerled Squarebus bus 917
    10h 6m
    £34–64

Ballater to Portree by bus and train

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration9h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 196.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Golf Road to Somerled Square via Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen Union Street, Inverness Union Street, and King Street in around 10h 6m.

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