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Trip Overview

The average bus between Montrose and Ballater takes 4h 37m and the fastest bus takes 2h 58m. There is a bus service every few hours from Montrose 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.

4h 37m
Duration
81 mi
Distance
£13
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bus, line 202 bus, line 201 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Montrose High Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus
  2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Mount Streetbus bus 202 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Mount Street to Golf Roadbus bus 201 / ...
3h 34m
£11–14

Montrose to Ballater bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Montrose and Ballater. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Montrose is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Ballater at 1:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Aberdeen Union Street and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    EmberStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland4h 46m • 2 changes

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    EmberStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland4h 31m • 2 changes

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    EmberStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland4h 16m • 2 changes

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    EmberStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland4h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    EmberStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland6h 47m • 2 changes

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    EmberStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland3h 46m • 2 changes

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    EmberStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland3h 39m • 2 changes

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    EmberStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland3h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    EmberStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland8h 17m • 2 changes

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    EmberStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland3h 53m • 2 changes

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    EmberStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland3h 53m • 2 changes

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    EmberStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    EmberStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland8h 46m • 2 changes

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    EmberStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland4h 57m • 2 changes

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    EmberStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland4h 50m • 2 changes

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    EmberStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland4h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    EmberStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland7h 12m • 2 changes

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    EmberStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland3h 46m • 2 changes

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    EmberStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland3h 39m • 2 changes

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    EmberStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland3h 35m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Montrose 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: 81.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Montrose, Scotland and Ballater, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Montrose High Street to Golf Road via Aberdeen Union Street, Union Square Bus Station, and Mount Street in around 3h 34m.

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