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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Ballater is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Ballater is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Ballater?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham station to Ballater. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand G and arriving at Ballater via John Dobson Street, George Street and Dundee station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

How far is it from Durham to Ballater?

The distance between Durham and Ballater is 265 miles. The road distance is 230.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Ballater without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 9m and costs £85 - £280.

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

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

Where do I catch the Durham to Ballater bus from?

Durham to Ballater bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Where does the Durham to Ballater bus arrive?

Durham to Ballater bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Can I drive from Durham to Ballater?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Ballater is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Durham to Ballater.

Where can I stay near Ballater?

There are 133+ hotels available in Ballater.

Durham to Ballater - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Durham 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 Durham to Dundeetrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus Ember
6h 9m
£88–278
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from George Street to Dundee stationbus
3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
9h 30m
£11–94
Drive 229 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Ballatercar 229 mi
4h 39m
£56–81
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane NCL - ABZ
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Ballaterbus
7h 43m
Train, bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain
3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
6h 32m
£82–284

Durham to Ballater by train and bus

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6h 9mAverage Duration

£88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 263.8 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station Stand G to Ballater via John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, George Street, and Dundee station in around 9h 30m.

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