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There are 6 ways to get from Ballater to Windermere by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ballater to Dundee South Marketgaitbus bus
    2. Take the train from Dundee to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    7h 43m
    £82–156

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ballater to Dundee South Marketgaitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Beech Streetbus bus 508
    10h 56m
    £38–54

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ballater to Dundee South Marketgaitbus bus
    2. Take the train from Dundee to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Beech Streetbus bus 508
    9h 34m
    £65–104

  4. Drive 245 mi

    1. Drive from Ballater to Windermerecar car 245 mi
    4h 37m
    £60–87

  5. Bus, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Ballater to Aberdeen Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ABZ - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    6h 29m
    £110–278

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain train Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    9h 6m
    £98–202

Ballater to Windermere by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 285.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Golf Road to Windermere via Mount Street, Music Hall, Aberdeen, Haymarket, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 9h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballater to Beech Street via Dundee South Marketgait, Overgate, Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, La Mexxaluna, and Bus Station in around 10h 56m.

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