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

The cheapest way to get from Ballater to Chester is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 12h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballater to Chester is to bus and fly and train which takes 5h 26m and costs £95 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Ballater and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballater to Chester. However, there are services departing from Ballater and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Overgate, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Ballater and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Ballater to Chester. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen and arriving at Chester via Haymarket and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

How far is it from Ballater to Chester?

The distance between Ballater and Chester is 362 miles. The road distance is 341.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ballater to Chester without a car is to bus and train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 17m and costs £110 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Ballater to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballater to Chester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ballater to Chester train from?

Ballater to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.

Train or bus from Ballater to Chester?

The best way to get from Ballater to Chester is to bus which takes 12h 46m and costs £45 - £80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £120 - £250 and takes 9h 40m.

Where does the Ballater to Chester bus arrive?

Ballater to Chester bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Dundee South Marketgait station.

Where does the Ballater to Chester train arrive?

Ballater to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Ballater to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballater to Chester is 341 miles. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Ballater to Chester.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1102+ hotels available in Chester.

Ballater to Chester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Ballater to Chester by bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the bus from Ballater to Dundee South Marketgaitbus
2. Take the train from Dundee to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
8h 17m
£110–201
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ballater to Dundee South Marketgaitbus
2. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
4. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J to Chester Bus Interchangebus X30
12h 46m
£47–76
Drive 339.1 mi
1. Drive from Ballater to Chestercar 339.1 mi
6h 7m
£83–119
Bus, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ballater to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 26m
£97–245
Train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
9h 40m
£126–247
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ballater to Dundee South Marketgaitbus
2. Take the train from Dundee to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
4. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Chester Bus Interchangebus 1 / ...
10h 53m
£103–172
Bus, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Ballater to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Liverpool (LPL)plane ABZ - LPL
6h 53m
£86–257
Bus, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ballater to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
4. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
6h 23m
£104–277

Ballater to Chester by bus and train

14Weekly Services

8h 17mAverage Duration

£110Cheapest Price

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Distance: 359.5 mi
Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between Ballater, Scotland and Chester, England?

You can take a bus from Ballater to Chester Bus Interchange via Dundee South Marketgait, Overgate, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J in around 12h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Golf Road to Chester via Mount Street, Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen, Haymarket, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 9h 40m.

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