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

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

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  1. Bus via Glasgow

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    1. Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus bus
    7h 20m
    £41–57

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    8h
    £86–165

  3. Drive  180.4 mi

    1. Drive from Dumfries to Ballatercar car 180.4 mi
    3h 34m
    £45–65

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Dundeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus bus
    7h 26m
    £50–89

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Court to Princes Streetbus bus 101
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus bus
    7h 52m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Court to Princes Streetbus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Dundee stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus bus
    7h 54m

Dumfries to Ballater by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 232.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Court to Ballater via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee station in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dumfries to Golf Road via Carlisle, Haymarket, Aberdeen, Music Hall, and Mount Street in around 8h.

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