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There are 5 ways to get from Ballater to Fort William by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus via Kinross

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ballater to Dundee South Marketgaitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nethergate to Park and Ridebus bus M92
    3. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Stationbus bus 913
    7h 40m
    £37–71

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Golf Road to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 46m
    £22–32

  3. Bus, train via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Golf Road to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain train
    9h 58m
    £102–177

  4. Drive  109.2 mi

    1. Drive from Ballater to Fort Williamcar car 109.2 mi
    2h 14m
    £28–40

  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 Fort William Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 1m
    £35–85

Ballater to Fort William by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration7h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 225.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between Ballater, Scotland and Fort William, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Ballater to Bus Station via Dundee South Marketgait, Nethergate, and Park and Ride in around 7h 40m.

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