What is the cheapest way to get from Tain to Ballater?

The cheapest way to get from Tain to Ballater is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 1h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tain to Ballater?

The fastest way to get from Tain to Ballater is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £24 - £40.

How far is it from Tain to Ballater?

The distance between Tain and Ballater is 127 miles. The road distance is 102.3 miles.

How do I travel from Tain to Ballater without a car?

The best way to get from Tain to Ballater without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 58m and costs £120 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Tain to Ballater?

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Tain to Ballater, including transfers.

Can I drive from Tain to Ballater?

Yes, the driving distance between Tain to Ballater is 102 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Tain to Ballater.

Where can I stay near Ballater?

There are 131+ hotels available in Ballater.

Tain to Ballater - 3 ways to travel via train, taxi, car, and bus

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

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Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain
3. Take the taxi from Aviemore to Ballatertaxi
3h 58m
£121–169
Drive 101.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Tain to Ballatercar 101.7 mi
1h 57m
£25–36
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the bus from St Peter Street to Victoria Roadbus E11
6h 45m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tain to Ballater.

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Distance: 125.9 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Tain to Ballater. However, you can take the train to Inverness, take the train to Aviemore, then take the taxi to Ballater. Alternatively, you can drive from Tain to Ballater in around 1h 57m.

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