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

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There are 5 ways to get from Glasgow to Ballater by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus bus Ember
    4h 40m
    £46–79

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus bus Uk091
    2. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus bus Ember
    5h 2m
    £19–29

  3. Train, line 202 bus

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the bus from Music Hall to Mount Streetbus bus 202 / ...
    5h 12m
    £72–126

  4. Drive 122.2 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Ballatercar car 122.2 mi
    2h 22m
    £30–43

  5. Bus via Dundee

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus bus Ember
    4h 53m
    £24–41

Glasgow to Ballater by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 151.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ballater via Seagate Bus Station, Seagate, Whitehall Street, and Dundee station in around 4h 53m.

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