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

The cheapest way to get from Ballater to Scotland is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballater to Scotland is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Ballater and Scotland?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballater to Scotland station. However, there are services departing from Victoria Road and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via St Peter Street and Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Ballater to Scotland?

The distance between Ballater and Scotland is 159 miles. The road distance is 123 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ballater to Scotland without a car is to taxi and train which takes 3h 6m and costs £130 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Ballater to Scotland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballater to Scotland bus from?

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

Where does the Ballater to Scotland bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ballater to Scotland?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballater to Scotland is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Ballater to Scotland.

Where can I stay near Scotland?

There are 1377+ hotels available in Scotland.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Ballater to Scotland by taxi, train, bus, 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.

Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Ballater to Montrose
2. Take the train from Montrose to Glasgow Queen StreetAberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
3h 6m
£137–200
Drive 122.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ballater to Glasgow122.3 mi
2h 21m
£30–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Victoria Road to Erroll StreetE11
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationM9
5h 12m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Victoria Road to Erroll StreetE11
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen StreetAberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
5h 6m
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Victoria Road to Erroll StreetE11
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk091
5h 21m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ballater to Scotland.

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Distance: 158.3 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Ballater, Scotland and Scotland?

You can take a bus from Victoria Road to Buchanan Bus Station via St Peter Street and Union Square Bus Station in around 5h 12m.

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