The average bus between Forfar and Ballater takes 3h 45m and the fastest bus takes 2h 50m. 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 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Forfar is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Ballater at 10:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 3h 45m. 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 Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Forfar to Ballater bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Council Offices station.
Forfar to Ballater bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, 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 Council Offices to Ballater via Bus Station and Dundee station in around 3h 48m.
