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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain train Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus bus Ember
    4h 27m
    £22–50

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Uk092 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Golf Roadbus bus 201 / ...
    5h 39m
    £19–26

  3. Train, bus via Aberdeen

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Victoria Roadbus bus 201 / ...
    4h 31m
    £31–84

  4. Drive  109.1 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Ballatercar car 109.1 mi
    2h 15m
    £27–39

  5. Bus via Dundee

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus bus M92
    2. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus bus Ember
    4h 56m
    £21–36

Edinburgh to Ballater by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 127.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Ballater via Seagate Bus Station, Seagate, Whitehall Street, and Dundee station in around 4h 56m.

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