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How to get fromEdinburgh Waverley Station to Ballaterby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Ballater by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain train Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus bus Ember
    4h 27m
    £26–59

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George Street to Dundee stationbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus bus Ember
    4h 52m
    £18–26

  3. Train, line 202 bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen
    2. Take the bus from Music Hall to Mount Streetbus bus 202 / ...
    4h 49m
    £42–106

  4. Drive 109.5 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Ballatercar car 109.5 mi
    2h 16m
    £27–39

  5. Bus via Dundee

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Overgatebus bus Uk092 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus bus Ember
    5h 19m
    £18–28

Edinburgh Waverley Station to Ballater by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 127.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Waverley Station, Scotland and Ballater, Scotland?

You can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Ballater via George Street and Dundee station in around 4h 52m.

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