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

The cheapest way to get from Middlesbrough to Ballater is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Middlesbrough to Ballater is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Middlesbrough and Ballater?

No, there is no direct bus from Middlesbrough station to Ballater. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand 11 and arriving at Ballater via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Dundee station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.

How far is it from Middlesbrough to Ballater?

The distance between Middlesbrough and Ballater is 302 miles. The road distance is 254.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Ballater without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 39m and costs £75 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Middlesbrough to Ballater, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Middlesbrough to Ballater bus from?

Middlesbrough to Ballater bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stand 11.

Train or bus from Middlesbrough to Ballater?

The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Ballater is to bus which takes 9h 2m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can train via Edinburgh, which costs £95 - £260 and takes 8h 23m.

Where does the Middlesbrough to Ballater bus arrive?

Middlesbrough to Ballater bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Can I drive from Middlesbrough to Ballater?

Yes, the driving distance between Middlesbrough to Ballater is 254 miles. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Middlesbrough to Ballater.

Where can I stay near Ballater?

There are 149+ hotels available in Ballater.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Middlesbrough 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 Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain
3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
7h 39m
£80–194
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Overgatebus
3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
9h 2m
£30–49
Drive 252.9 mi
1. Drive from Middlesbrough to Ballatercar 252.9 mi
5h 3m
£63–90
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Ballaterbus
7h 16m
£117–280
Train, bus via Newcastle upon Tyne
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Newcastletrain
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain
4. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
7h 46m
£72–186
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
8h 23m
£97–257
Train
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Newcastletrain Nunthorpe - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Morpeth to Aberdeentrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
9h 23m
£151–225
Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport, bus
1. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MME - ABZ
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Ballaterbus
7h 52m
£262–399
Train to Newcastle, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane NCL - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Ballaterbus
8h 54m
£122–397

Middlesbrough to Ballater by train and bus

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7h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 300.1 mi
Duration: 7h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Ballater via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee station in around 9h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Middlesbrough to Golf Road via Darlington, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, Music Hall, and Mount Street in around 8h 23m.

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