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

The cheapest way to get from London to Ballater is to bus which costs £30 - £120 and takes 15h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Ballater is to fly and bus which takes 6h 32m and costs £95 - £330.

Is there a direct bus between London and Ballater?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Ballater. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Ballater via Dundee station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 2m.

How far is it from London to Ballater?

The distance between London and Ballater is 461 miles. The road distance is 484.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Ballater without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 53m and costs £65 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from London to Ballater, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Ballater bus from?

London to Ballater bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where does the London to Ballater bus arrive?

London to Ballater bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Overgate station.

Can I drive from London to Ballater?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Ballater is 485 miles. It takes approximately 9h 4m to drive from London to Ballater.

Where can I stay near Ballater?

There are 129+ hotels available in Ballater.

London to Ballater - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from London to Ballater by plane, bus, train, 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.

Fly London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LHR - ABZ
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Ballaterbus
4h 57m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Overgatebus Ukn11
2. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus Ember
15h 2m
£32–111
Train, bus
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain
3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
8h 53m
£67–239
Drive 481.8 mi
1. Drive from London to Ballatercar 481.8 mi
9h 4m
£118–171
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LGW - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Ballaterbus
5h 14m
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Dundee Riverside Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dundee Riverside Airport (DND)plane LHR - DND
2. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
6h 32m
£99–329
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Dundeetrain
3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
7h 47m
£98–307
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Dundeetrain
3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
7h 48m
£97–321
Bus via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Dundeebus Ukn11
2. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus Ember
16h 12m
£33–117

London to Ballater by train and bus

14Weekly Services

8h 53mAverage Duration

£67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 458.5 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a bus from London Victoria to Ballater via Overgate and Dundee station in around 15h 2m.

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