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

The cheapest way to get from Ballater to Stirling is to bus which costs £15 - £23 and takes 4h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballater to Stirling is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Ballater and Stirling?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballater to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Ballater and arriving at Stirling Baptist Church via Overgate and Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Ballater to Stirling?

The distance between Ballater and Stirling is 123 miles. The road distance is 96.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ballater to Stirling without a car is to bus and train via Dundee which takes 3h 32m and costs £29 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Ballater to Stirling, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballater to Stirling bus from?

Ballater to Stirling bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Ballater station.

Where does the Ballater to Stirling bus arrive?

Ballater to Stirling bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Dundee South Marketgait station.

Can I drive from Ballater to Stirling?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballater to Stirling is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Ballater to Stirling.

Where can I stay near Stirling?

There are 619+ hotels available in Stirling.

Ballater to Stirling - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus, train via Dundee
best
1. Take the bus from Ballater to Dundee South Marketgaitbus Ember
2. Take the train from Dundee to Stirlingtrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
3h 32m
£29–48
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ballater to Dundee South Marketgaitbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Overgate to Park and Ridebus Uk091
4h 9m
£15–23
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Golf Road to Union Square Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Stirlingtrain Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
4h 38m
£47–82
Drive 96.1 mi
1. Drive from Ballater to Stirlingcar 96.1 mi
1h 58m
£24–35

Ballater to Stirling by bus and train

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3h 32mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 122.1 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Ballater to Stirling Baptist Church via Dundee South Marketgait, Overgate, and Park and Ride in around 4h 9m.

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