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How to get fromBallater to John O' Groatsby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Ballater to John O' Groats by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Ballater to Aviemoretaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Aviemore to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain train
    8h 33m
    £192–294

  2. Bus via Banchory

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Terminalbus bus X99
    11h 21m
    £20–25

  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 Inverness Union Street to Wick Co-opbus bus
    10h 5m
    £32–47

  4. Drive 186.6 mi

    1. Drive from Ballater to John O' Groatscar car 186.6 mi
    4h 3m
    £46–66

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Wick Co-opbus bus Ember
    10h 37m
    £48–114

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain train Inverness - Wick
    12h 1m
    £111–236

Ballater to John O' Groats by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 268.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 33m

What companies run services between Ballater, Scotland and John O' Groats, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Ballater to Post Office via Aberdeen Airport, Inverness Union Street, Wick Co-op, and Bus Terminal in around 10h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Golf Road to Post Office via Mount Street, Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen, Inverness, Wick, and Bus Terminal in around 12h 1m.

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