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How to get fromBallater to Dunnottar Castleby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Ballater to Dunnottar Castle by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 201 bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Golf Road to Mount Streetbus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Mount Street to Dunnottar Castletaxi taxi
    1h 7m
    £42–52

  2. Drive 41.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ballater to Dunnottar Castlecar car 41.6 mi
    50 min
    £11–15

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ballater to Dunnottar Castletaxi taxi 41.6 mi
    50 min
    £90–110

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  • Distance: 42.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 7m

What companies run services between Ballater, Scotland and Dunnottar Castle, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Ballater to Dunnottar Castle. However, you can take the line 201 bus to Mount Street then take the taxi to Dunnottar Castle. Alternatively, you can drive from Ballater to Dunnottar Castle in around 50 min.

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