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

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Ballater is to bus which costs £19 - £65 and takes 10h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Ballater is to drive which takes 5h 26m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Ballater?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool station to Ballater. However, there are services departing from North Station and arriving at Ballater via Underpass, Buchanan Bus Station and Dundee station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Ballater?

The distance between Blackpool and Ballater is 337 miles. The road distance is 293 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackpool to Ballater without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 24m and costs £29 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Blackpool to Ballater, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Ballater bus from?

Blackpool to Ballater bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from North Station.

Where does the Blackpool to Ballater bus arrive?

Blackpool to Ballater bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Underpass station.

Can I drive from Blackpool to Ballater?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Ballater is 293 miles. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Blackpool to Ballater.

Where can I stay near Ballater?

There are 130+ hotels available in Ballater.

Blackpool to Ballater - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Blackpool to Ballater by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain
3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
8h 24m
£29–230
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Station to Underpassbus 42
2. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus
4. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
10h 40m
£19–62
Drive 291.3 mi
1. Drive from Blackpool to Ballatercar 291.3 mi
5h 26m
£70–101
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Ballaterbus
6h 9m
Train to Liverpool, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Huytontrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LPL - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Ballaterbus
9h 12m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Ballaterbus
7h 53m

Blackpool to Ballater by train and bus

14Weekly Services

8h 24mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Blackpool to Ballater.

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Distance: 334.6 mi
Duration: 8h 24m

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

You can take a bus from North Station to Ballater via Underpass, Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee station in around 10h 40m.

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