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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Ballater to Dundee South Marketgaitbus bus Ember
    2h 49m
    £13–26

  2. Drive  65.9 mi

    1. Drive from Ballater to Perthcar car 65.9 mi
    1h 24m
    £17–24

  3. Bus via Canal Street

    1. Take the bus from Ballater to Dundee South Marketgaitbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Nethergate to Canal Streetbus bus M8
    3h
    £13–21

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Golf Road to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Perthtrain train Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    4h 2m
    £22–62

Ballater to Perth by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 89.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 49m

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

Ember operates a bus from Ballater to Dundee South Marketgait twice daily. Tickets cost £9–13 and the journey takes 2h 3m.

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