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

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There are 3 ways to get from Portree to Ballater by taxi, train, car, or bus

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Portree to Duirinishtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Duirinish to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Aviemore to Ballatertaxi taxi
    6h 5m
    £204–296

  2. Drive 181 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portree to Ballatercar car 181 mi
    3h 34m
    £45–64

  3. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Portree to Duirinishtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Duirinish to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the bus from St Peter Street to Victoria Roadbus bus E11
    8h 52m

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Portree to Ballater. However, you can take the taxi to Duirinish, take the train to Inverness, take the train to Aviemore, then take the taxi to Ballater. Alternatively, you can drive from Portree to Ballater in around 3h 34m.

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