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

The cheapest way to get from Peterhead to Ballater is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Peterhead to Ballater is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs £17 - £26.

How far is it from Peterhead to Ballater?

The distance between Peterhead and Ballater is 102 miles. The road distance is 73 miles.

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

The best way to get from Peterhead to Ballater without a car is to bus and line 49 bus and train which takes 5h 42m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Peterhead to Ballater, including transfers.

Can I drive from Peterhead to Ballater?

Yes, the driving distance between Peterhead to Ballater is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Peterhead to Ballater.

Where can I stay near Ballater?

There are 135+ hotels available in Ballater.

Peterhead to Ballater - 2 ways to travel via train, bus, line 49 bus, and car

There are 2 ways to get from Peterhead to Ballater by bus, train, or car

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Bus, line 49 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Buchan House to Market Street64A
2. Take the bus from Market Street to Town Hall49
3. Take the train from Inverurie to Aberdeen
4. Take the bus from St Peter Street to Victoria RoadE11
5h 42m
Drive 72.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Peterhead to Ballater72.6 mi
1h 24m
£18–26

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Peterhead to Ballater.

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Distance: 101 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Peterhead to Ballater. However, you can take the bus to Market Street, take the line 49 bus to Town Hall, walk to Inverurie, take the train to Aberdeen, walk to Castle Street, take the line 2 bus to Erroll Street, then take the bus to Victoria Road. Alternatively, you can drive from Peterhead to Ballater in around 1h 24m.

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