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

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There are 4 ways to get from Ballater to Kelso 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 Tweedbanktrain train
    6h 26m
    £47–100

  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 Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62 / ...
    7h 21m
    £32–48

  3. Line 201 bus, line 202 bus, train, line 67 bus

    1. Take the bus from Golf Road to Mount Streetbus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Mount Street to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus 202 / ...
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbanktrain train
    5. Take the bus from Tweedbank Station to Coledale Car Parkbus bus 67
    7h 46m
    £60–151

  4. Drive 154.9 mi

    1. Drive from Ballater to Kelsocar car 154.9 mi
    3h 5m
    £38–55

Ballater to Kelso by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

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, Nethergate, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 7h 21m.

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