The average bus between Island of Skye and Ballater takes 12h 13m and the fastest bus takes 9h 56m. The bus service runs several times per day from Island of Skye 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 3 times a day between Island of Skye and Ballater. The earliest departure is at 9:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Island of Skye is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Ballater at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station Stance 3 and take an average of 12h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Island of Skye 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Island of Skye to Ballater. However, there are services departing from Island of Skye station and arriving at Ballater station via Bus Station Stance 3 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.
Island of Skye to Ballater bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ferry Road End station.
Island of Skye to Ballater bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Aberdeen Union Street station.
The distance between Island of Skye and Ballater is 194 km. The road distance is 409 km.
You can take a bus from Ferry Road End to Golf Road via Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness Union Street, Aberdeen Union Street, Union Square Bus Station, and Mount Street in around 9h 21m.