What is the cheapest way to get from Ballater to London?

The cheapest way to get from Ballater to London is to bus which costs £60 - £110 and takes 16h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballater to London?

The fastest way to get from Ballater to London is to bus and fly which takes 4h and costs £85 - £400.

Is there a direct bus between Ballater and London?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballater to London. However, there are services departing from Golf Road and arriving at London Victoria via Mount Street and Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Ballater and London?

No, there is no direct train from Ballater to London. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen and arriving at King's Cross via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.

How far is it from Ballater to London?

The distance between Ballater and London is 461 miles. The road distance is 485.1 miles.

How do I travel from Ballater to London without a car?

The best way to get from Ballater to London without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 24m and costs £150 - £260.

How long does it take to get from Ballater to London?

It takes approximately 4h to get from Ballater to London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballater to London bus from?

Ballater to London bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ballater to London train from?

Ballater to London train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.

Train or bus from Ballater to London?

The best way to get from Ballater to London is to bus which takes 16h 20m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can train via Edinburgh, which costs £160 - £310 and takes 9h 44m.

Where does the Ballater to London bus arrive?

Ballater to London bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Ballater to London train arrive?

Ballater to London train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Ballater to London?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballater to London is 485 miles. It takes approximately 9h 4m to drive from Ballater to London.

Where can I stay near London?

There are 21854+ hotels available in London.

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Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Ballater to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ABZ - LHR
4h
£87–395
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukn11
16h 20m
£64–104
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ballater to Dundee South Marketgaitbus
2. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
8h 24m
£155–253
Drive 482.3 mi
1. Drive from Ballater to Londoncar 482.3 mi
9h 4m
£118–171
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ballater to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane ABZ - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
4h 28m
£71–215
Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the bus from Ballater to Dundee South Marketgaitbus
2. Take the bus from Malmaison to Terminalbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
6h 34m
Bus to Dundee Riverside Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the bus from Ballater to Dundee South Marketgaitbus
2. Fly from Dundee Riverside Airport (DND) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DND - LHR
5h 40m
£119–288
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
9h 44m
£169–304
Train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to King's Crosstrain Aberdeen - London Kings Cross
10h 7m
£184–254
Bus, train via London Euston
1. Take the bus from Ballater to Dundee South Marketgaitbus
2. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to George Streetbus
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to London Eustontrain
11h 23m
£128–276

Ballater to London by bus and train

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Distance: 458.4 mi
Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Ballater, Scotland and London, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from Union Square Bus Station to London Victoria every 4 hours. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 13h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Golf Road to King's Cross via Mount Street, Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 9h 44m.

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