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

The cheapest way to get from Falkirk to Ballater is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Falkirk to Ballater is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Falkirk and Ballater?

No, there is no direct bus from Falkirk to Ballater. However, there are services departing from St Andrew`s Church and arriving at Victoria Road via Town Centre stances and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Falkirk to Ballater?

The distance between Falkirk and Ballater is 141 miles. The road distance is 103.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Falkirk to Ballater without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 27m and costs £130 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Falkirk to Ballater, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Falkirk to Ballater bus from?

Falkirk to Ballater bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Town Centre stances station.

Where does the Falkirk to Ballater bus arrive?

Falkirk to Ballater bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Railway Station.

Can I drive from Falkirk to Ballater?

Yes, the driving distance between Falkirk to Ballater is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Falkirk to Ballater.

Where can I stay near Ballater?

There are 131+ hotels available in Ballater.

Falkirk to Ballater - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

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

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Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Stirling to Montrosetrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the taxi from Montrose to Ballatertaxi
3h 27m
£133–183
Drive 103.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Falkirk to Ballatercar 103.1 mi
2h 8m
£26–37
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Stirling to Dundeetrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Victoria Roadbus E11
4h 55m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Town Centre stances to Railway Stationbus E3
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Victoria Roadbus E11
5h 47m
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Weir Street to Princes Streetbus X38
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Overgatebus
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Victoria Roadbus E11
7h 28m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Falkirk to Ballater.

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Distance: 139.7 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

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

You can take a bus from St Andrew`s Church to Victoria Road via Town Centre stances and Railway Station in around 5h 47m.

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