The average bus between Bristol and Ballater takes 22h 4m and the fastest bus takes 20h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bristol 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.
Buses run twice daily between Bristol and Ballater. The earliest departure is at 11:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Ballater at 4:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Millennium Point and take an average of 22h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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21h 2m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Bristol 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to Ballater. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Ballater station via Birmingham - Jennens Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 4m.
Bristol to Ballater bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.
Bristol to Ballater bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ballater station.
The distance between Bristol and Ballater is 622.7 km. The road distance is 861 km.
You can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Ballater via Millennium Point, Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee station in around 13h 54m.