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

The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Ballater is to bus which costs £23 - £80 and takes 11h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Windermere to Ballater is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Windermere and Ballater?

No, there is no direct bus from Windermere to Ballater. However, there are services departing from Bus Rail Interchange and arriving at Ballater via New Street, Bus Station, Underpass, Buchanan Bus Station and Dundee station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.

How far is it from Windermere to Ballater?

The distance between Windermere and Ballater is 287 miles. The road distance is 247 miles.

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

The best way to get from Windermere to Ballater without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 48m and costs £45 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Windermere to Ballater, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Ballater bus from?

Windermere to Ballater bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Underpass station.

Where does the Windermere to Ballater bus arrive?

Windermere to Ballater bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Windermere to Ballater?

Yes, the driving distance between Windermere to Ballater is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Windermere to Ballater.

Where can I stay near Ballater?

There are 130+ hotels available in Ballater.

Windermere to Ballater - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Windermere to Ballater by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Dundeetrain
3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
7h 48m
£48–262
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus
3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
11h 34m
£23–78
Drive 245.5 mi
1. Drive from Windermere to Ballatercar 245.5 mi
4h 42m
£59–85
Train, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Ballaterbus
6h 53m

Windermere to Ballater by train and bus

14Weekly Services

7h 48mAverage Duration

£48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 285.2 mi
Duration: 7h 48m

What companies run services between Windermere, England and Ballater, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Ballater via New Street, Bus Station, Underpass, Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee station in around 11h 34m.

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