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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Ballater is to drive which costs £110 - £180 and takes 8h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Ballater is to drive which takes 8h 28m and costs £110 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Ballater?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath station to Ballater. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Victoria Road via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 11m.

How far is it from Bath to Ballater?

The distance between Bath and Ballater is 466 miles. The road distance is 483.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Ballater without a car is to train and bus via Wolverhampton which takes 12h 32m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Bath to Ballater, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Ballater bus from?

Bath to Ballater bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Bath to Ballater bus arrive?

Bath to Ballater bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Can I drive from Bath to Ballater?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Ballater is 484 miles. It takes approximately 8h 28m to drive from Bath to Ballater.

Where can I stay near Ballater?

There are 136+ hotels available in Ballater.

Bath to Ballater - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Bath to Ballater by plane, bus, train, 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.

Fly Bristol Airport to Aberdeen Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BRS - ABZ
2. Take the bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Victoria Road
5h 18m
Drive 480.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bath to Ballater480.8 mi
8h 28m
£120–173
Train, bus via Wolverhampton
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Wolverhampton
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Dundee
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Victoria RoadE11
12h 32m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgate
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Victoria RoadE11
16h 11m
Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Malmaison
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Victoria Road
7h 36m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LHR - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Victoria Road
6h 26m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Victoria Road
6h 45m
Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundee
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Victoria Road
8h 28m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Victoria RoadE11
12h 39m
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
3. Take the bus from George Street to Railway StationE1
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Victoria RoadE11
18h 51m

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) flights

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Distance: 463.6 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Victoria Road via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Railway Station in around 16h 11m.

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