What is the cheapest way to get from Ballater to Loch Ness?

The cheapest way to get from Ballater to Loch Ness is to line 201 bus and line 202 bus and bus and line 917 bus which costs £19 - £28 and takes 7h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballater to Loch Ness?

The fastest way to get from Ballater to Loch Ness is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Ballater and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballater to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Ballater and arriving at Fort Augustus via Aberdeen Airport and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

How far is it from Ballater to Loch Ness?

The distance between Ballater and Loch Ness is 177 miles. The road distance is 80.7 miles.

How do I travel from Ballater to Loch Ness without a car?

The best way to get from Ballater to Loch Ness without a car is to bus which takes 6h 44m and costs £24 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Ballater to Loch Ness?

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Ballater to Loch Ness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballater to Loch Ness bus from?

Ballater to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Ballater station.

Where does the Ballater to Loch Ness bus arrive?

Ballater to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Aberdeen Airport station.

Can I drive from Ballater to Loch Ness?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballater to Loch Ness is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Ballater to Loch Ness.

Where can I stay near Loch Ness?

There are 1248+ hotels available in Loch Ness.

Ballater to Loch Ness - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 202 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Ballater to Loch Ness by bus, car, or train

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ballater to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus
6h 44m
£24–37
Line 201 bus, line 202 bus, bus, line 917 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Golf Road to Mount Streetbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Mount Street to Union Square Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Streetbus
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Achnahannet Farmbus 917
7h 42m
£19–28
Drive 80.3 mi
1. Drive from Ballater to Loch Nesscar 80.3 mi
1h 34m
£20–29
Line 202 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mount Street to Union Square Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
6h 57m
£31–81

Ballater to Loch Ness by bus

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Distance: 175.7 mi
Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Ballater, Scotland and Loch Ness, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Ballater to Fort Augustus via Aberdeen Airport and Inverness Union Street in around 6h 44m.

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