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

The cheapest way to get from Pitlochry to Ballater is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pitlochry to Ballater is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Pitlochry and Ballater?

No, there is no direct bus from Pitlochry to Ballater. However, there are services departing from Fishers Hotel and arriving at Ballater via Kinross Park and Ride and Dundee station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Pitlochry to Ballater?

The distance between Pitlochry and Ballater is 118 miles. The road distance is 56.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pitlochry to Ballater without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 24m and costs £14 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Pitlochry to Ballater, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pitlochry to Ballater bus from?

Pitlochry to Ballater bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Fishers Hotel station.

Where does the Pitlochry to Ballater bus arrive?

Pitlochry to Ballater bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Park and Ride station.

Can I drive from Pitlochry to Ballater?

Yes, the driving distance between Pitlochry to Ballater is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Pitlochry to Ballater.

Where can I stay near Ballater?

There are 133+ hotels available in Ballater.

Pitlochry to Ballater - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 23 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Pitlochry to Ballater by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Pitlochry to Perthtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus Ember
4h 24m
£14–115
Line 23 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tulliemet Road End to Mill Streetbus 23 / ...
2. Take the bus from Mill Street to Crichton Streetbus 16 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
7h 1m
£11–44
Drive 55.9 mi
1. Drive from Pitlochry to Ballatercar 55.9 mi
1h 7m
£14–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Park and Ridebus M90
2. Take the bus from Kinross Park and Ride to Dundee stationbus
3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
5h 29m
£12–92

Pitlochry to Ballater by train and bus

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4h 24mAverage Duration

£14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 117.5 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Fishers Hotel to Ballater via Kinross Park and Ride and Dundee station in around 5h 29m.

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