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

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

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to New Broadford Hospitalbus bus 917 / ...
    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
    8h 27m
    £145–233

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus 917
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus Ember
    9h 41m
    £38–62

  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 Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
    8h 55m
    £61–130

  4. Drive 182 mi

    1. Drive from Portree to Ballatercar car 182 mi
    3h 37m
    £44–64

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  • Distance: 197.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Somerled Square to Golf Road via Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness Union Street, Aberdeen Union Street, Union Square Bus Station, and Mount Street in around 9h 41m.

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