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

The cheapest way to get from Peterhead to Ballater is to bus and line 202 bus and line 201 bus which costs £8 and takes 4h 26m.

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.

Is there a direct bus between Peterhead and Ballater?

No, there is no direct bus from Peterhead to Ballater. However, there are services departing from Buchan House and arriving at Ballater via Park & Ride and Aberdeen Pittodrie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Peterhead to Ballater?

The distance between Peterhead and Ballater is 82 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 which takes 3h 54m and costs £12 - £15.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Peterhead to Ballater, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Peterhead to Ballater bus from?

Peterhead to Ballater bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Buchan House station.

Where does the Peterhead to Ballater bus arrive?

Peterhead to Ballater bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Park & Ride station.

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 163+ hotels available in Ballater.

Peterhead to Ballater - 3 ways to travel via bus, car, and line 202 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Peterhead to Ballater by bus or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Buchan House to Park & Ridebus 61 / ...
2. Take the bus from Park & Ride to St Peter Streetbus X60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Pittodrie to Ballaterbus
3h 54m
£12–15
Bus, line 202 bus, line 201 bus
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1. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Union Square Bus Stationbus X60 / ...
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Mount Streetbus 202 / ...
3. Take the bus from Mount Street to Golf Roadbus 201 / ...
4h 26m
£8
Drive 72.6 mi
1. Drive from Peterhead to Ballatercar 72.6 mi
1h 24m
£18–26

Peterhead to Ballater by bus

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3h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 81.2 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Buchan House to Ballater via Park & Ride and Aberdeen Pittodrie in around 3h 54m.

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