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How to get fromBallater to Scottish Highlandsby bus, unknown, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Ballater to Scottish Highlands by bus, unknown, or train

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  1. Bus, travel

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    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 Torlundybus bus
    4. Walk from Torlundy to Scottish Highlandsunknown unknown
    7h 33m

  2. Travel

    1. Walk from Auchendryne Square to Scottish Highlandsunknown unknown
    2h 26m

  3. Bus, train, travel

    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 Inverness Union Street to Torlundybus bus
    4. Walk from Torlundy to Scottish Highlandsunknown unknown
    7h 55m

  4. Bus, travel via Kinross

    1. Take the bus from Ballater to Dundee South Marketgaitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nethergate to Park and Ridebus bus M92
    3. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Stationbus bus 913
    4. Walk from Bus Station to Scottish Highlandsunknown unknown
    8h 9m

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  • Distance: 207.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between Ballater, Scotland and Scottish Highlands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Ballater to Scottish Highlands. However, you can take the bus to Aberdeen Airport, take the bus to Inverness Union Street, take the bus to Torlundy, then travel to Scottish Highlands. Alternatively, you can travel from Auchendryne Square to Scottish Highlands in around 2h 26m.

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