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

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There are 5 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 Post Officebus 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 19m
    £146–237

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to King Streetbus bus 917
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Pittodriebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Pittodrie to Ballaterbus bus
    9h 44m
    £38–55

  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 Aberdeen Pittodrie to Ballaterbus bus
    8h 53m
    £71–122

  4. Drive 180.9 mi

    1. Drive from Portree to Ballatercar car 180.9 mi
    3h 34m
    £45–65

  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 University of Aberdeen to Ballaterbus bus
    10h 42m
    £50–72

Portree to Ballater by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portree, Scotland and Ballater, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Somerled Square to Ballater via King Street, Inverness Union Street, and Aberdeen Pittodrie in around 9h 44m.

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