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

The cheapest way to get from Hawick to Ballater is to bus via Dundee which costs £20 - £35 and takes 8h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hawick to Ballater is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Hawick and Ballater?

No, there is no direct bus from Hawick to Ballater. However, there are services departing from Mart Street Bus Stance and arriving at Ballater via George Street and Dundee station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from Hawick to Ballater?

The distance between Hawick and Ballater is 177 miles. The road distance is 160.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hawick to Ballater without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 42m and costs £35 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Hawick to Ballater, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hawick to Ballater bus from?

Hawick to Ballater bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Mart Street Bus Stance station.

Where does the Hawick to Ballater bus arrive?

Hawick to Ballater bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Can I drive from Hawick to Ballater?

Yes, the driving distance between Hawick to Ballater is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Hawick to Ballater.

Where can I stay near Ballater?

There are 144+ hotels available in Ballater.

Hawick to Ballater - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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 Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain
3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
6h 42m
£38–90
Bus via Dundee
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mart Street Bus Stance to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X95
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Overgatebus
3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
8h 28m
£20–33
Drive 159.7 mi
1. Drive from Hawick to Ballatercar 159.7 mi
3h 23m
£40–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mart Street Bus Stance to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X95
2. Take the bus from George Street to Dundee stationbus
3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
7h 19m
£23–34

Hawick to Ballater by bus and train

14Weekly Services

6h 42mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 176.4 mi
Duration: 6h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Mart Street Bus Stance to Ballater via Edinburgh, Bus Station, George Street, and Dundee station in around 7h 19m.

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