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How to get fromBallater to Portreeby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ballater to Portree by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Ballater to Aviemoretaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Aviemore to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalshtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Harbour Slipway to Somerled Squarebus bus 917 / ...
    7h 30m
    £255–335

  2. Bus via Aberdeen

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Golf Road to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 5bus bus M96 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Squarebus bus 917
    10h 18m
    £25–49

  3. Bus

    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 Inverness Union Street to Portree Squarebus bus
    8h 54m
    £30–44

  4. Drive  182 mi

    1. Drive from Ballater to Portreecar car 182 mi
    3h 37m
    £45–65

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Golf Road to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Squarebus bus 917
    9h 21m
    £47–117

Ballater to Portree by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 196.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Ballater to Portree Square via Aberdeen Airport and Inverness Union Street in around 8h 54m.

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