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

The cheapest way to get from Wick to Ballater is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wick to Ballater is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Wick and Ballater?

No, there is no direct bus from Wick to Ballater. However, there are services departing from Town Hall and arriving at Ballater via Inverness Union Street and Aberdeen Pittodrie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.

How far is it from Wick to Ballater?

The distance between Wick and Ballater is 254 miles. The road distance is 171 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wick to Ballater without a car is to train and taxi which takes 7h 6m and costs £180 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Wick to Ballater, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wick to Ballater bus from?

Wick to Ballater bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Town Hall station.

Where does the Wick to Ballater bus arrive?

Wick to Ballater bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Can I drive from Wick to Ballater?

Yes, the driving distance between Wick to Ballater is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Wick to Ballater.

Where can I stay near Ballater?

There are 133+ hotels available in Ballater.

Wick to Ballater - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

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

Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain
3. Take the taxi from Aviemore to Ballatertaxi
7h 6m
£180–289
Drive 170 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Wick to Ballatercar 170 mi
3h 29m
£43–61
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Pittodrie to Ballaterbus
8h 25m
£77–128
Bus
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Pittodriebus
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Pittodrie to Ballaterbus
9h 17m
£44–61
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the bus from University of Aberdeen to Ballaterbus
9h 58m
£127–229

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Wick to Ballater.

Launch map view

Distance: 252.5 mi
Duration: 7h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Town Hall to Ballater via Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness Union Street, and Aberdeen Pittodrie in around 9h 17m.

Train operators

Bus operators

Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.