The average bus between Leicester and Ballater takes 21h 1m and the fastest bus takes 16h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Leicester 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 Leicester and Ballater. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Ballater at 4:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh, Bus Station and take an average of 21h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Leicester 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 Leicester to Ballater. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Ballater station via Edinburgh, Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 1m.
Leicester to Ballater bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Ballater bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Ballater station.
The distance between Leicester and Ballater is 505.4 km. The road distance is 693 km.
You can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Ballater via Edinburgh, Bus Station, George Street, and Dundee station in around 13h 13m.