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

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There are 4 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 47m
    £34–74

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ballater to Dundee South Marketgaitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Overgate to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62 / ...
    6h 45m
    £32–53

  3. Drive  142.6 mi

    1. Drive from Ballater to Galashielscar car 142.6 mi
    2h 56m
    £36–52

  4. Bus, train via Aberdeen

    1. Take the bus from Golf Road to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
    6h 47m
    £42–108

Ballater to Galashiels by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 159.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Ballater to Galashiels Transport Interchange via Dundee South Marketgait, Overgate, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 6h 45m.

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