The average bus between Dingwall and Ballater takes 7h 50m and the fastest bus takes 6h 17m. There is a bus service every few hours from Dingwall 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 hourly between Dingwall and Ballater. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dingwall is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Ballater at 9:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station Stance 5 and take an average of 7h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 45m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Dingwall 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 Dingwall to Ballater. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 5 and arriving at Golf Road station via Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
Dingwall to Ballater bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus Station Stance 5.
Dingwall to Ballater bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Golf Road station.
The distance between Dingwall and Ballater is 103.1 km. The road distance is 134 km.
You can take a bus from Hill Street to Golf Road via Bus Station Stance 5 and Union Square Bus Station in around 7h 40m.