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How to get fromBallater to Fort Williamby bus, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Ballater to Fort William by bus, car, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ballater to Dundee South Marketgaitbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Stationbus bus 913
    6h 49m
    £32–62

  2. Drive 109.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ballater to Fort Williamcar car 109.2 mi
    2h 14m
    £27–39

  3. Bus via Inverness

    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 Fort William Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 39m
    £27–40

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Belford Hospitalbus bus 919
    8h 3m
    £46–113

Ballater to Fort William by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 196.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

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, Overgate, and Park and Ride in around 6h 49m.

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