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How to get fromPortree to Ballaterby taxi, train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Portree to Ballater by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Portree to Kyle of Lochalshtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Kyle of Lochalsh to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Aviemore to Ballatertaxi taxi
    6h 6m
    £194–271

  2. Drive 181 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portree to Ballatercar car 181 mi
    3h 34m
    £45–65

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus 917
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Peter Street to Victoria Roadbus bus E11
    8h 49m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus 917
    2. Take the bus from Union Street to Erroll Streetbus bus E7
    3. Take the bus from St Peter Street to Victoria Roadbus bus E11
    9h 25m

  5. Bus via Aberdeen

    1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus 917
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus M96
    3. Take the bus from St Peter Street to Victoria Roadbus bus E11
    9h 57m

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Somerled Square to Victoria Road via Bus Station Stance 3, Union Street, and St Peter Street in around 9h 25m.

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