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

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There are 3 ways to get from Ballater to Gairloch by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Ballater to Aviemoretaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Aviemore to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 7 to Melvaig Road Endbus bus 700
    4h 42m

  2. Drive 138.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ballater to Gairlochcar car 138.8 mi
    2h 45m
    £34–49

  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 7 to Melvaig Road Endbus bus 700
    7h 38m

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  • Distance: 154.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Ballater to Melvaig Road End via Aberdeen Airport, Inverness Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 7 in around 7h 38m.

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