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Aberdeen to Ballater buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Aberdeen and Ballater takes 1h 35m and the fastest bus takes 1h 17m. There is a bus service every few hours from Aberdeen to Ballater. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 35m
Duration
41 mi
Distance
£9
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Aberdeen to Ballater bus times

Buses run hourly between Aberdeen and Ballater. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Ballater at 1:13 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 34m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 31m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 32m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 33m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 33m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 26m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 33m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 33m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 33m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 26m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 33m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 33m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 33m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 26m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 33m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 33m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 33m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 26m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 33m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 31m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 17m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 33m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 34m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 17m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 36m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 35m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Aberdeen to Ballater? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Aberdeen to Ballater.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 41.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 35m

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

Stagecoach North Scotland operates a bus from Nellfield Cemetery to Victoria Road hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Ember also services this route twice daily.

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