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

The cheapest way to get from Kingussie to Ballater is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kingussie to Ballater is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Kingussie and Ballater?

No, there is no direct bus from Kingussie to Ballater. However, there are services departing from Kingussie and arriving at Ballater via Bus Station, Seagate and Dundee station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Kingussie to Ballater?

The distance between Kingussie and Ballater is 161 miles. The road distance is 60.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kingussie to Ballater without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 19m and costs £27 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Kingussie to Ballater, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kingussie to Ballater bus from?

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

Where does the Kingussie to Ballater bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kingussie to Ballater?

Yes, the driving distance between Kingussie to Ballater is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Kingussie to Ballater.

Where can I stay near Ballater?

There are 130+ hotels available in Ballater.

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

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

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 Kingussie to Perthtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus Ember
5h 19m
£28–122
Drive 60.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kingussie to Ballatercar 60.3 mi
1h 14m
£15–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingussie to Perth stationbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus Ember
5h 30m
Bus via Pitlochry
1. Take the bus from Kingussie to Pitlochrybus
2. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Park and Ridebus
3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
5h 37m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Aviemore to Ballatertaxi 48.3 mi
1h 15m
£108–204

Kingussie to Ballater by train and bus

14Weekly Services

5h 19mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 160.1 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Kingussie to Ballater via Perth station, Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station, Seagate, Whitehall Street, and Dundee station in around 5h 30m.

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