The average bus between Forfar and Ballater takes 3h 5m and the fastest bus takes 2h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Forfar 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 Forfar and Ballater. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Forfar is at 1:47 PM which arrives into Ballater at 4:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Dundee Slessor Gardens and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Ballater. However, there are services departing from Forfar station and arriving at Ballater station via Dundee Slessor Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Forfar to Ballater bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Forfar station.
Forfar to Ballater bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Ballater station.
The distance between Forfar and Ballater is 46 km. The road distance is 135 km.
You can take a bus from Forfar to Ballater via Dundee Slessor Gardens and Dundee station in around 3h 34m.
