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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

    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
    £56–110

  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 19m
    £24–43

  3. Drive  158.1 mi

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

  4. 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
    £28–58

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
    7h 35m
    £81–155

Ayr to Ballater by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 192.7 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, Overgate, and Dundee station in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ayr to Golf Road via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Aberdeen, Music Hall, and Mount Street in around 7h 35m.

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