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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
    5h 18m
    £237–302

  2. Bus via Aberdeen

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Golf Road to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Falcon Sqbus bus M96 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Dornochbus bus
    8h 21m
    £11–15

  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 Inverness Union Street to Dornochbus bus
    7h 2m
    £25–37

  4. Drive  110.6 mi

    1. Drive from Ballater to Dornochcar car 110.6 mi
    2h 13m
    £28–41

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Golf Road to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Dornochbus bus
    7h 24m
    £33–83

Ballater to Dornoch by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration7h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 135.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Ballater to Dornoch via Aberdeen Airport and Inverness Union Street in around 7h 2m.

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