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

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Ballater is to bus and line 202 bus and line 201 bus which costs £12 - £16 and takes 3h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forfar to Ballater is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Forfar and Ballater?

No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Ballater. However, there are services departing from Forfar and arriving at Ballater via Dundee station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

How far is it from Forfar to Ballater?

The distance between Forfar and Ballater is 84 miles. The road distance is 55.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forfar to Ballater without a car is to bus which takes 3h 29m and costs £14 - £21.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Forfar to Ballater, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Ballater bus from?

Forfar to Ballater bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Dundee station.

Where does the Forfar to Ballater bus arrive?

Forfar to Ballater bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Ballater station.

Can I drive from Forfar to Ballater?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Ballater is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Forfar to Ballater.

Where can I stay near Ballater?

There are 155+ hotels available in Ballater.

Forfar to Ballater - 3 ways to travel via bus, car, and line 202 bus

There are 3 ways to get from Forfar to Ballater by bus or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus Ember
3h 29m
£14–20
Bus, line 202 bus, line 201 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Forfar to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Mount Streetbus 202 / ...
3. Take the bus from Mount Street to Golf Roadbus 201 / ...
3h 38m
£12–15
Drive 55.6 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Ballatercar 55.6 mi
1h 11m
£14–20

Forfar to Ballater by bus

14Weekly Buses

3h 29mAverage Duration

£14Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Forfar to Ballater.

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Distance: 83.4 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

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

Ember operates a bus from Dundee station to Ballater twice daily. Tickets cost £9–13 and the journey takes 2h 2m.

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