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

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Aviemore to Ballatertaxi taxi
    7h 7m
    £186–291

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wick Co-op to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Ballaterbus bus
    8h 30m
    £30–45

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus X99
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain train Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
    8h 27m
    £41–91

  4. Drive 170.8 mi

    1. Drive from Wick to Ballatercar car 170.8 mi
    3h 35m
    £42–60

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain train Wick - Inverness
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain train Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
    9h 59m
    £114–223

Wick to Ballater by bus and train

Calendar36Weekly Services
Duration8h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 252.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Wick Co-op to Ballater via Inverness Union Street and Aberdeen Airport in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wick to Golf Road via Inverness, Aberdeen, Union Square Bus Station, and Mount Street in around 9h 59m.

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