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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Ballater is to fly and train and bus which costs £55 - £200 and takes 8h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Ballater is to drive and car ferry which takes 8h 9m and costs £100 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Ballater?

No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Ballater. However, there are services departing from The Gresham Hotel and arriving at Ballater via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station and Dundee station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 47m.

How far is it from Dublin to Ballater?

The distance between Dublin and Ballater is 357 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Ballater without a car is to train and bus and ferry and bus which takes 14h 24m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Dublin to Ballater, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Ballater bus from?

Dublin to Ballater bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from The Gresham Hotel station.

Where does the Dublin to Ballater bus arrive?

Dublin to Ballater bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.

Where can I stay near Ballater?

There are 130+ hotels available in Ballater.

Dublin to Ballater - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Dublin to Ballater by plane, bus, train, busferry, ferry, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Dublin Airport to Aberdeen Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane DUB - ABZ
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Ballaterbus
5h 59m
Fly Dublin Airport to Glasgow Airport, train, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
8h 41m
£42–194
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
4. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
14h 24m
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Dundeetrain
5. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
15h 23m
£116–335
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Ballatercar
8h 9m
£101–153
Fly Dublin Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Dundeetrain
3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
8h 29m
£55–194
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Dundeetrain
4. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
9h 40m
£66–206
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus
4. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
14h 47m
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Busaras Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Dundee stationbus
4. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
15h 27m

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) flights

19Weekly Planes

2h 33mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dublin to Ballater.

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Distance: 355.4 mi
Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Ballater, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Ballater. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), walk to Aberdeen Airport, then take the bus to Ballater. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dublin Connolly to Ballater via Belfast Great Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Glasgow Queen Street, Dundee, and Dundee station in around 14h 24m.

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