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Edinburgh Waverley Station to Ballater buses

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The average bus between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Ballater takes 7h 43m and the fastest bus takes 4h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh Waverley Station 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.

7h 43m
Duration
135 mi
Distance
£25
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Edinburgh Waverley Station to Ballater bus times

Buses run twice daily between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Ballater. The earliest departure is at 12:20 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Edinburgh Waverley Station is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Ballater at 10:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh, Bus Station and take an average of 7h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdXplore DundeeEmber11h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdXplore DundeeEmber4h 17m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdXplore DundeeEmber11h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdXplore DundeeEmber4h 17m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdXplore DundeeEmber11h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdXplore DundeeEmber4h 17m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdXplore DundeeEmber11h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdXplore DundeeEmber4h 17m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdXplore DundeeEmber11h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdXplore DundeeEmber4h 17m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdXplore DundeeEmber10h 53m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdXplore DundeeEmber4h 10m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh Waverley Station 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.

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  • Distance: 134.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Waverley Station, Scotland and Ballater, Scotland?

You can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Ballater via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station, Seagate, Whitehall Street, and Dundee station in around 5h 3m.

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