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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Take the bus from University of Aberdeen to Ballaterbus bus Ember
    5h 10m
    £18–55

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Pittodriebus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Pittodrie to Ballaterbus bus Ember
    5h 38m
    £6–56

  3. Drive 49.6 mi

    1. Drive from Rothes to Ballatercar car 49.6 mi
    58 min
    £12–18

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rothes to Ballatertaxi taxi 49.6 mi
    58 min
    £160–200

  5. Bus via Aberdeen

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus M96
    2. Take the bus from University of Aberdeen to Ballaterbus bus Ember
    5h 38m
    £21–49

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Kirk Place to Ballater via Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station, Guild Street, School Drive, and University of Aberdeen in around 5h 38m.

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