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How to get fromBallater to Loch Nessby bus, car, or train

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    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 Bus Station Stance 2 to Tourist Informationbus bus 919
    6h 27m
    £24–40

  2. Drive 80.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ballater to Loch Nesscar car 80.3 mi
    1h 34m
    £20–29

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Tourist Informationbus bus 919
    7h
    £40–107

  4. Bus via Banchory

    1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Tourist Informationbus bus 919
    7h 45m
    £22–34

Ballater to Loch Ness by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration6h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 175.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Ballater to Tourist Information via Aberdeen Airport, Inverness Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 2 in around 6h 27m.

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