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

The cheapest way to get from Dunfermline to Ballater is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 1h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunfermline to Ballater is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Dunfermline and Ballater?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunfermline station to Ballater. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Ballater via Park & Ride and Dundee station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Dunfermline to Ballater?

The distance between Dunfermline and Ballater is 118 miles. The road distance is 94.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunfermline to Ballater without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 41m and costs £5 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Dunfermline to Ballater, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunfermline to Ballater bus from?

Dunfermline to Ballater bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Park & Ride station.

Where does the Dunfermline to Ballater bus arrive?

Dunfermline to Ballater bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Overgate station.

Can I drive from Dunfermline to Ballater?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunfermline to Ballater is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Dunfermline to Ballater.

Where can I stay near Ballater?

There are 133+ hotels available in Ballater.

Dunfermline to Ballater - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 31 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Dunfermline to Ballater by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Inverkeithing to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
2. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus Ember
4h 41m
£5–99
Drive 93.7 mi
1. Drive from Dunfermline to Ballatercar 93.7 mi
1h 55m
£23–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Overgatebus Uk092 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus Ember
5h 42m
£7–40
Line 31 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Arrival Baybus 31 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 40
3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
6h 20m
£9–40

Dunfermline to Ballater by train and bus

14Weekly Services

4h 41mAverage Duration

£5Cheapest Price

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Distance: 117.7 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Ballater via Park & Ride Arrival Bay, Park & Ride, Overgate, and Dundee station in around 5h 42m.

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