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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Ballater is to bus which costs £55 - £110 and takes 13h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Ballater is to train and fly and bus which takes 5h 42m and costs £85 - £210.

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 Ballater via Philips Park Cemetery, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Stn and Dundee station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.

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 and costs £100 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 9h 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 National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where does the Chester to Ballater bus arrive?

Chester to Ballater bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coop Live 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 144+ hotels available in Ballater.

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

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

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 Warrington Bank Quay to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Dundeetrain
3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
9h
£107–202
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Coop Livebus Mc1
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgowbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Dundee stationbus
4. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
13h 20m
£57–107
Drive 338.4 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Ballatercar 338.4 mi
6h 7m
£83–120
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 Aberdeen Airport to Ballaterbus
5h 42m
£87–204
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 Dundee station to Ballaterbus
10h 5m
£110–227
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Crewe 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
6h 52m
£95–240

Chester to Ballater by train and bus

14Weekly Services

9hAverage Duration

£107Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chester to Ballater.

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Distance: 359.5 mi
Duration: 9h

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

You can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Ballater via Coop Live, Philips Park Cemetery, Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn, and Dundee station in around 13h 20m.

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