What is the cheapest way to get from Ballater to Aviemore?

The cheapest way to get from Ballater to Aviemore is to bus via Aberdeen which costs £9 - £12 and takes 7h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballater to Aviemore?

The fastest way to get from Ballater to Aviemore is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Ballater and Aviemore?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballater to Aviemore. However, there are services departing from Ballater and arriving at Aviemore Burnside Avenue via Aberdeen Airport and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Ballater to Aviemore?

The distance between Ballater and Aviemore is 173 miles. The road distance is 48.2 miles.

How do I travel from Ballater to Aviemore without a car?

The best way to get from Ballater to Aviemore without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 29m and costs £30 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Ballater to Aviemore?

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Ballater to Aviemore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballater to Aviemore bus from?

Ballater to Aviemore bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Ballater station.

Where does the Ballater to Aviemore bus arrive?

Ballater to Aviemore bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Aberdeen Airport station.

Can I drive from Ballater to Aviemore?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballater to Aviemore is 48 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Ballater to Aviemore.

Where can I stay near Aviemore?

There are 483+ hotels available in Aviemore.

Ballater to Aviemore - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Ballater to Dundee South Marketgaitbus Ember
2. Take the train from Perth to Aviemoretrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
5h 29m
£34–81
Bus via Aberdeen
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Golf Road to Union Square Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 5bus M96 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Stationbus
7h 27m
£9–12
Drive 47.9 mi
1. Drive from Ballater to Aviemorecar 47.9 mi
1h 2m
£12–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ballater to Aviemoretaxi 47.9 mi
1h 2m
£210–250
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballater to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aviemore Burnside Avenuebus
6h 5m
£24–35

Ballater to Aviemore by bus and train

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5h 29mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 171.8 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Ballater to Aviemore Burnside Avenue via Aberdeen Airport and Inverness Union Street in around 6h 5m.

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