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How to get fromBallater to Galashielsby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ballater to Dundee South Marketgaitbus bus
    2. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
    5h 8m
    £39–82

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ballater to Dundee South Marketgaitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nethergate to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus M92
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Market Street Fountainbus bus X95
    5h 51m
    £24–37

  3. Drive  142.6 mi

    1. Drive from Ballater to Galashielscar car 142.6 mi
    2h 56m
    £36–51

  4. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Ballater to Dundee South Marketgaitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nethergate to Queensferry Streetbus bus M92
    3. Take the bus from Surgeons' Hall to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62 / ...
    6h 12m
    £32–51

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train Edinburgh - Tweedbank
    6h 30m
    £52–123

Ballater to Galashiels by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 159.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Ballater to Market Street Fountain via Dundee South Marketgait, Nethergate, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Golf Road to Galashiels via Mount Street, Music Hall, Aberdeen, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 30m.

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