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

The cheapest way to get from Ullapool to Ballater is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ullapool to Ballater is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £30 - £45.

How far is it from Ullapool to Ballater?

The distance between Ullapool and Ballater is 140 miles. The road distance is 126.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ullapool to Ballater without a car is to bus and train and taxi which takes 3h 56m and costs £120 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Ullapool to Ballater, including transfers.

Can I drive from Ullapool to Ballater?

Yes, the driving distance between Ullapool to Ballater is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Ullapool to Ballater.

Where can I stay near Ballater?

There are 133+ hotels available in Ballater.

Ullapool to Ballater - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus 961
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain
3. Take the taxi from Aviemore to Ballatertaxi
3h 56m
£121–220
Drive 125.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ullapool to Ballatercar 125.5 mi
2h 24m
£31–45
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus 961
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Pittodrie to Ballaterbus
6h 51m
£40–104
Bus, train via Aberdeen
1. Take the bus from High School to Bus Station Stance 6bus 61
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the bus from University of Aberdeen to Ballaterbus
7h 3m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ullapool to Ballater.

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Distance: 138.7 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Ullapool to Ballater. However, you can take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3, walk to Inverness, take the train to Aviemore, then take the taxi to Ballater. Alternatively, you can drive from Ullapool to Ballater in around 2h 24m.

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