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

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

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  1. Bus, train via Dundee

    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 Tweedbanktrain train
    7h 22m
    £41–84

  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 / ...
    8h 27m
    £38–62

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Golf Road to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Street to Woodmarket Bus Shelterbus bus 67
    8h 9m
    £69–133

  4. Drive  154.9 mi

    1. Drive from Ballater to Kelsocar car 154.9 mi
    3h 5m
    £39–56

  5. 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 Tweedbanktrain train
    8h 21m
    £50–118

Ballater to Kelso by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Ballater to Horsemarket Bus Shelter via Dundee South Marketgait, Overgate, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 8h 27m.

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