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

The cheapest way to get from Carnoustie to Ballater is to line 73 bus and bus which costs £12 - £19 and takes 3h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carnoustie to Ballater is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Carnoustie and Ballater?

No, there is no direct bus from Carnoustie to Ballater. However, there are services departing from Bonella Street and arriving at Ballater via Dundee station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Carnoustie to Ballater?

The distance between Carnoustie and Ballater is 103 miles. The road distance is 64 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carnoustie to Ballater without a car is to train and line 202 bus and line 201 bus which takes 3h 26m and costs £20 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Carnoustie to Ballater, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carnoustie to Ballater bus from?

Carnoustie to Ballater bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Bonella Street station.

Where does the Carnoustie to Ballater bus arrive?

Carnoustie to Ballater bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Whitehall Street station.

Can I drive from Carnoustie to Ballater?

Yes, the driving distance between Carnoustie to Ballater is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Carnoustie to Ballater.

Where can I stay near Ballater?

There are 163+ hotels available in Ballater.

Carnoustie to Ballater - 3 ways to travel via train, and line 202 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Carnoustie to Ballater by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 202 bus, line 201 bus
best
1. Take the train from Carnoustie to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Mount Streetbus 202 / ...
3. Take the bus from Mount Street to Golf Roadbus 201 / ...
3h 26m
£21–47
Line 73 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bonella Street to Whitehall Streetbus 73A / ...
2. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus Ember
3h 53m
£13–18
Drive 63.6 mi
1. Drive from Carnoustie to Ballatercar 63.6 mi
1h 25m
£16–23

Carnoustie to Ballater by bus

14Weekly Buses

3h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 102.5 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Bonella Street to Ballater via Whitehall Street and Dundee station in around 3h 53m.

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