The average bus between Dumfries and Ballater takes 9h 33m and the fastest bus takes 6h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dumfries 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 Dumfries and Ballater. The earliest departure is at 8:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Ballater at 10:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 9h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Ballater. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Ballater station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
Dumfries to Ballater bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Court station.
Dumfries to Ballater bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Ballater station.
The distance between Dumfries and Ballater is 223 km. The road distance is 375 km.
You can take a bus from Court to Ballater via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee station in around 7h 18m.
