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How to get fromFort William to Ballaterby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Ballaterbus bus
    7h 33m
    £27–41

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
    9h 55m
    £103–227

  3. Drive 109.4 mi

    1. Drive from Fort William to Ballatercar car 109.4 mi
    2h 15m
    £27–39

  4. Bus, train via Inverness

    1. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain train Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
    7h 33m
    £58–107

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 2bus bus 919
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain train Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
    7h 48m
    £61–117

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Overgatebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus bus
    10h 37m
    £64–104

Fort William to Ballater by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration7h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 207.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Ballater, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ballater via Inverness Union Street and Aberdeen Airport in around 7h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fort William to Golf Road via Glasgow Queen Street, Aberdeen, Music Hall, and Mount Street in around 9h 55m.

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