What is the cheapest way to get from Greenock to Ballater?

The cheapest way to get from Greenock to Ballater is to bus which costs £22 - £35 and takes 6h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greenock to Ballater?

The fastest way to get from Greenock to Ballater is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Greenock and Ballater?

No, there is no direct bus from Greenock to Ballater. However, there are services departing from Stance 1 and arriving at Ballater via Buchanan Bus Station and Dundee station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Greenock to Ballater?

The distance between Greenock and Ballater is 179 miles. The road distance is 144.5 miles.

How do I travel from Greenock to Ballater without a car?

The best way to get from Greenock to Ballater without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 58m and costs £40 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Greenock to Ballater?

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Greenock to Ballater, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greenock to Ballater bus from?

Greenock to Ballater bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from Stance 1 station.

Where does the Greenock to Ballater bus arrive?

Greenock to Ballater bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Greenock to Ballater?

Yes, the driving distance between Greenock to Ballater is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Greenock to Ballater.

Where can I stay near Ballater?

There are 163+ hotels available in Ballater.

Greenock to Ballater - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 202 bus

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Dundas Streetbus 906 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
5h 58m
£44–84
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus
3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
6h 8m
£22–33
Train, line 202 bus, line 201 bus
1. Take the train from Greenock West to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the bus from Music Hall to Mount Streetbus 202 / ...
4. Take the bus from Mount Street to Golf Roadbus 201 / ...
7h 19m
£74–141
Drive 143.6 mi
1. Drive from Greenock to Ballatercar 143.6 mi
2h 55m
£36–52
Bus via Dundee
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M9
3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
6h 10m
£26–48

Greenock to Ballater by bus and train

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5h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 178.1 mi
Duration: 5h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Stance 1 to Ballater via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee station in around 6h 8m.

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