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.

Is there a direct bus between Ballater and Windermere?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballater to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Ballater and arriving at Thwaite Lane via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.

How far is it from Ballater to Windermere?

The distance between Ballater and Windermere is 287 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 bus and train which takes 7h 44m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Ballater to Windermere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballater to Windermere bus from?

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

Where does the Ballater to Windermere bus arrive?

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

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 3329+ hotels available in Windermere.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Ballater to Windermere by bus, train, 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.

Bus, train
best
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 Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 44m
Drive 245.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ballater to Windermerecar 245.3 mi
4h 40m
£60–87
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballater to Dundee South Marketgaitbus
2. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
12h 15m
Bus, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Ballater to Aberdeen Airportbus
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 34m

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

20Weekly Planes

1h 23mAverage Duration

£99Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ballater to Windermere.

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Distance: 285.2 mi
Duration: 7h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Ballater to Thwaite Lane via Dundee South Marketgait, Dundee Slessor Gardens, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 12h 15m.

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