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How to get fromDufftown to Ballaterby train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Dufftown to Ballater by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Pittodrie to Ballaterbus bus Ember
    5h 34m
    £21–59

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Pittodriebus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Pittodrie to Ballaterbus bus Ember
    6h 7m
    £8–62

  3. Drive 42.4 mi

    1. Drive from Dufftown to Ballatercar car 42.4 mi
    53 min
    £11–15

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dufftown to Ballatertaxi taxi 42.4 mi
    53 min
    £140–170

  5. Bus via Aberdeen

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus M96
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Pittodrie to Ballaterbus bus Ember
    5h 58m
    £23–53

Dufftown to Ballater by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£8Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Dufftown, Scotland and Ballater, Scotland?

You can take a bus from The Clock Tower to Ballater via Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station, Shiprow, and Aberdeen Pittodrie in around 5h 58m.

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