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

The cheapest way to get from Ballater to Windermere is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballater to Windermere is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs £60 - £90.

How far is it from Ballater to Windermere?

The distance between Ballater and Windermere is 294 miles. The road distance is 246.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ballater to Windermere without a car is to taxi and train which takes 6h 36m and costs £140 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Ballater to Windermere, including transfers.

Can I drive from Ballater to Windermere?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballater to Windermere is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Ballater to Windermere.

Where can I stay near Windermere?

There are 2281+ hotels available in Windermere.

Ballater to Windermere - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Ballater to Windermere by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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 Montrosetaxi
2. Take the train from Montrose to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 36m
£144–319
Drive 245.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ballater to Windermerecar 245.3 mi
4h 40m
£61–87
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Victoria Road to Erroll Streetbus E11
2. Take the bus from St Peter Street to Haymarket Stationbus E1
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
9h 23m
Bus, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Victoria Road to Airport Terminal Stance 1bus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 40m

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

21Weekly Planes

1h 45mAverage Duration

£85Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ballater to Windermere.

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Distance: 292.2 mi
Duration: 6h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Ballater to Windermere. However, you can take the taxi to Montrose, take the train to Haymarket, take the train to Oxenholme Lake District, then take the train to Windermere. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Road to Windermere via St Peter Street, Haymarket Station, Haymarket, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 9h 23m.

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