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

The cheapest way to get from Bathgate to Ballater is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bathgate to Ballater is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Bathgate and Ballater?

No, there is no direct bus from Bathgate to Ballater. However, there are services departing from St David's House and arriving at Ballater via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Dundee station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Bathgate to Ballater?

The distance between Bathgate and Ballater is 144 miles. The road distance is 112.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bathgate to Ballater without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 5m and costs £18 - £120.

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

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

Where do I catch the Bathgate to Ballater bus from?

Bathgate to Ballater bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, depart from St David's House station.

Where does the Bathgate to Ballater bus arrive?

Bathgate to Ballater bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at Waterloo Place station.

Can I drive from Bathgate to Ballater?

Yes, the driving distance between Bathgate to Ballater is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Bathgate to Ballater.

Where can I stay near Ballater?

There are 130+ hotels available in Ballater.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Bathgate to Ballater by 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.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
2. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus Ember
5h 5m
£19–112
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St David's House to Waterloo Placebus X18
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Overgatebus
3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
6h 51m
£7–43
Drive 111.8 mi
1. Drive from Bathgate to Ballatercar 111.8 mi
2h 15m
£28–40
Bus via Airport
1. Take the bus from Airport to Malmaisonbus Fly
2. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus Ember
5h 34m

Bathgate to Ballater by train and bus

14Weekly Services

5h 5mAverage Duration

£19Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bathgate to Ballater.

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Distance: 143.1 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a bus from St David's House to Ballater via Gogarburn A8, Gogarburn, Edinburgh Airport, Airport, Malmaison, and Dundee station in around 5h 34m.

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