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

The cheapest way to get from Carluke to Ballater is to bus which costs £17 - £27 and takes 5h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carluke to Ballater is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Carluke and Ballater?

No, there is no direct bus from Carluke to Ballater. However, there are services departing from Burton Lane and arriving at Ballater via Buchanan Bus Station, Seagate and Dundee station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

How far is it from Carluke to Ballater?

The distance between Carluke and Ballater is 173 miles. The road distance is 128 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carluke to Ballater without a car is to bus via Dundee which takes 5h 58m and costs £21 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Carluke to Ballater, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carluke to Ballater bus from?

Carluke to Ballater bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Carluke to Ballater bus arrive?

Carluke to Ballater bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Seagate Bus Station.

Can I drive from Carluke to Ballater?

Yes, the driving distance between Carluke to Ballater is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Carluke to Ballater.

Where can I stay near Ballater?

There are 164+ hotels available in Ballater.

Carluke to Ballater - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 202 bus

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

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Bus via Dundee
best
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus Ember
5h 58m
£22–41
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk091
2. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus Ember
5h 59m
£18–27
Train, line 202 bus, line 201 bus
1. Take the train from Carluke to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the bus from Music Hall to Mount Streetbus 202 / ...
4. Take the bus from Mount Street to Golf Roadbus 201 / ...
6h 48m
£73–140
Drive 127.3 mi
1. Drive from Carluke to Ballatercar 127.3 mi
2h 34m
£31–45
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
2. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus Ember
6h 4m
£44–76

Carluke to Ballater by train, foot, and bus

106Weekly Services

6h 48mAverage Duration

£73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 171.7 mi
Duration: 5h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Burton Lane to Ballater via Buchanan Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station, Seagate, Whitehall Street, and Dundee station in around 5h 58m.

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