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Trip Overview

The average bus between Dunkeld and Ballater takes 9h 27m and the fastest bus takes 5h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dunkeld 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.

9h 27m
Duration
105 mi
Distance
£26
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Dunkeld to Ballater bus times

Buses run twice daily between Dunkeld and Ballater. The earliest departure is at 11:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunkeld is at 7:56 PM which arrives into Ballater at 10:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Perth and take an average of 9h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Dochertys Midland CoachesEmberEmber5h 16m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Dochertys Midland CoachesEmberEmber14h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Dochertys Midland CoachesEmberEmber5h 16m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Dochertys Midland CoachesEmberEmber14h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Dochertys Midland CoachesEmberEmber5h 9m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Dochertys Midland CoachesEmberEmber15h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Dochertys Midland CoachesEmberEmber5h 16m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Dochertys Midland CoachesEmberEmber14h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Dochertys Midland CoachesEmberEmber5h 16m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Dochertys Midland CoachesEmberEmber14h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Dochertys Midland CoachesEmberEmber5h 16m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dunkeld 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 Dunkeld to Ballater.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 104.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 27m

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

Ember operates a bus from Dundee station to Ballater twice daily. Tickets cost £9–13 and the journey takes 2h 2m.

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