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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Ballater is to drive which costs £80 - £120 and takes 6h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Ballater is to drive which takes 6h 7m and costs £80 - £120.

How far is it from Chester to Ballater?

The distance between Chester and Ballater is 362 miles. The road distance is 340.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Ballater without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 6m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 6m to get from Chester to Ballater, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Ballater bus from?

Chester to Ballater bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where does the Chester to Ballater bus arrive?

Chester to Ballater bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G station.

Can I drive from Chester to Ballater?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Ballater is 340 miles. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Chester to Ballater.

Where can I stay near Ballater?

There are 131+ hotels available in Ballater.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Chester and Ballater?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Ballater. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Victoria Road via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 10m.

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Dundeetrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Victoria Roadbus E11
9h 6m
Drive 338.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chester to Ballatercar 338.4 mi
6h 7m
£84–121
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Gbus X30
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Railway Stationbus E3
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Victoria Roadbus E11
14h 10m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Victoria Roadbus
5h 47m
Train, bus via Manchester
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Victoria Roadbus E11
10h 11m
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
4. Take the bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Victoria Roadbus
6h 28m

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

20Weekly Planes

2h 8mAverage Duration

£92Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chester to Ballater.

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Distance: 359.5 mi
Duration: 9h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Victoria Road via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Railway Station in around 14h 10m.

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