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How to get fromBallater to Dornochby taxi, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Ballater to Aviemoretaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Aviemore to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain train
    4h 57m
    £238–302

  2. Bus via Banchory

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Clydesdale Bankbus bus X99
    8h 7m
    £18–23

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ballater to Aberdeen Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Clydesdale Bankbus bus X99
    6h 42m
    £20–29

  4. Drive  110.6 mi

    1. Drive from Ballater to Dornochcar car 110.6 mi
    2h 13m
    £28–40

  5. Line 202 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Mount Street to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus 202 / ...
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Clydesdale Bankbus bus X99
    7h 16m
    £30–76

Ballater to Dornoch by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration6h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 135.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Ballater to Clydesdale Bank via Aberdeen Airport, Inverness Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 6h 42m.

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