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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Ballater is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 12h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Ballater is to drive which takes 5h 50m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Ballater?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Ballater. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Ballater via Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station and Dundee station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Ballater?

The distance between Liverpool and Ballater is 354 miles. The road distance is 324.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Ballater without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 58m and costs £50 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 8h 58m to get from Liverpool to Ballater, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Ballater bus from?

Liverpool to Ballater bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Liverpool to Ballater bus arrive?

Liverpool to Ballater bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Can I drive from Liverpool to Ballater?

Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to Ballater is 324 miles. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Liverpool to Ballater.

Where can I stay near Ballater?

There are 133+ hotels available in Ballater.

Liverpool to Ballater - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Liverpool to Ballater by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain
4. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
8h 58m
£54–317
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus
4. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
12h 22m
£42–99
Drive 322.4 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool to Ballatercar 322.4 mi
5h 50m
£79–114
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Ballaterbus
5h 33m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Ballaterbus
6h 35m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Malmaisonbus
4. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
8h 50m

Liverpool to Ballater by train and bus

14Weekly Services

8h 58mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Liverpool to Ballater.

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Distance: 352.2 mi
Duration: 8h 58m

What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Ballater, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Ballater via Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee station in around 12h 22m.

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