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

The cheapest way to get from Ballater to York is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 11h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballater to York is to bus and fly and train which takes 5h 49m and costs £100 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Ballater and York?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballater to York. However, there are services departing from Ballater and arriving at Micklegate via Overgate and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Ballater and York?

No, there is no direct train from Ballater to York. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen and arriving at York via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

How far is it from Ballater to York?

The distance between Ballater and York is 331 miles. The road distance is 297.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ballater to York without a car is to bus and train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 21m and costs £95 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Ballater to York, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballater to York bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ballater to York train from?

Ballater to York train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.

Train or bus from Ballater to York?

The best way to get from Ballater to York is to bus which takes 11h 6m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £110 - £260 and takes 7h 57m.

Where does the Ballater to York bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ballater to York train arrive?

Ballater to York train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Ballater to York?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballater to York is 297 miles. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Ballater to York.

Where can I stay near York?

There are 1951+ hotels available in York.

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Bus, train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the bus from Ballater to Dundee South Marketgaitbus
2. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain
6h 21m
£97–208
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ballater to Dundee South Marketgaitbus
2. Take the bus from Overgate to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus 843 / ...
11h 6m
£39–61
Drive 295.5 mi
1. Drive from Ballater to Yorkcar 295.5 mi
5h 50m
£73–106
Bus, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ballater to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain
5h 49m
£104–260
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ballater to Dundee South Marketgaitbus Ember
2. Take the train from Cupar to Yorktrain Aberdeen - Plymouth / ...
7h 33m
£145–214
Train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
7h 57m
£114–254
Bus, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ballater to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Yorktrain
6h 7m
£144–322

Ballater to York by bus and train

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Distance: 329.6 mi
Duration: 6h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Ballater to Micklegate via Dundee South Marketgait, Overgate, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 11h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Golf Road to York via Mount Street, Music Hall, Aberdeen, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 57m.

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