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

The cheapest way to get from Largs to Ballater is to bus via Dundee which costs £21 - £35 and takes 7h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Largs to Ballater is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Largs and Ballater?

No, there is no direct bus from Largs to Ballater. However, there are services departing from School Wynd and arriving at Ballater via Buchanan Bus Station and Dundee station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

How far is it from Largs to Ballater?

The distance between Largs and Ballater is 195 miles. The road distance is 154.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Largs to Ballater without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 20m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Largs to Ballater, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Largs to Ballater bus from?

Largs to Ballater bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from School Wynd station.

Where does the Largs to Ballater bus arrive?

Largs to Ballater bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Largs to Ballater?

Yes, the driving distance between Largs to Ballater is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Largs to Ballater.

Where can I stay near Ballater?

There are 133+ hotels available in Ballater.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Largs 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 Largs to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
6h 20m
£62–112
Bus via Dundee
cheapest
1. Take the bus from School Wynd to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus
3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
7h 14m
£21–32
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from School Wynd to Bath Streetbus 906 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
6h 56m
£49–84
Drive 153.8 mi
1. Drive from Largs to Ballatercar 153.8 mi
2h 59m
£38–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from School Wynd to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Dundee stationbus
3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
7h 19m
£24–34

Largs to Ballater by train, foot, and bus

14Weekly Services

6h 20mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 193.8 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a bus from School Wynd to Ballater via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee station in around 7h 14m.

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