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How to get fromAyr to Ballaterby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ayr to Ballater by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Dundee

    best
    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus bus
    6h 6m
    £55–94

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus bus
    6h 22m
    £29–43

  3. Bus via Dundee

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus bus M9
    3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus bus
    6h 21m
    £32–57

  4. Drive  158.1 mi

    1. Drive from Ayr to Ballatercar car 158.1 mi
    3h 2m
    £39–57

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Victoria Roadbus bus 201 / ...
    7h 4m
    £73–128

Ayr to Ballater by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 192.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Ballater via Buchanan Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station, Seagate, Whitehall Street, and Dundee station in around 6h 21m.

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