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How to get fromElgin to Ballaterby train, taxi, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Elgin to Inschtrain train Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Insch to Ballatertaxi taxi
    1h 41m
    £94–124

  2. Drive 60.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elgin to Ballatercar car 60.1 mi
    1h 14m
    £15–22

  3. Train, line 202 bus, line 201 bus

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Mount Streetbus bus 202 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Mount Street to Golf Roadbus bus 201 / ...
    3h 51m
    £34–59

Elgin to Ballater by train and bus

Calendar71Weekly Services
Duration3h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 77.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Elgin to Ballater. However, you can take the train to Insch then take the taxi to Ballater. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elgin to Golf Road via Aberdeen, Union Square Bus Station, and Mount Street in around 3h 51m.

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