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How to get fromCarlisle to Ballaterby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus via Dundee

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Dundeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus bus
    6h 8m
    £57–106

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus bus
    7h 10m
    £29–45

  3. Drive  200.5 mi

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Ballatercar car 200.5 mi
    3h 47m
    £50–72

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Victoria Roadbus bus 201 / ...
    6h 48m
    £71–140

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Aberdeentrain train London Euston - Inverness
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Golf Roadbus bus 201 / ...
    7h 3m
    £54–72

Carlisle to Ballater by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 225.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Carlisle to Ballater via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee station in around 7h 10m.

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