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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Ballater is to car ferry and drive which costs £75 - £120 and takes 6h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Ballater is to car ferry and drive which takes 6h 26m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Ballater?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Ballater. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Ballater via Buchanan Bus Station and Dundee station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.

How far is it from Belfast to Ballater?

The distance between Belfast and Ballater is 275 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Ballater without a car is to bus and ferry and train and bus which takes 11h 16m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Belfast to Ballater, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Ballater bus from?

Belfast to Ballater bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Ballater bus arrive?

Belfast to Ballater bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Ballater?

There are 87+ hotels available in Ballater.

Belfast to Ballater - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 10 ways to get from Belfast to Ballater by plane, bus, busferry, train, car ferry, 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 George Best Belfast City Airport to Aberdeen Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHD - ABZ
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Ballaterbus
4h 17m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
7h 49m
£46–186
Bus and ferry, train, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
11h 16m
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
5. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
6. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
12h 48m
£85–364
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Ballatercar
6h 26m
£76–112
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Dundeetrain
3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
7h 7m
£52–186
Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Dundeetrain
3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
7h 37m
£55–156
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
7h 19m
£48–216
Bus and ferry, bus via Dundee
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus
3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
11h 21m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Dundee stationbus
3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
11h 37m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) flights

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Ballater.

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Distance: 273 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Ballater, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Ballater. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), walk to Aberdeen Airport, then take the bus to Ballater. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ballater via Glasgow Buchanan, Glasgow Queen Street, Dundee, and Dundee station in around 11h 16m.

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