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

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

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  1. Train, bus via Dundee

    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
    5h 50m
    £48–82

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus bus
    6h 11m
    £23–33

  3. Bus via Dundee

    1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus bus M9
    3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus bus
    6h 10m
    £26–47

  4. Drive  143.6 mi

    1. Drive from Greenock to Ballatercar car 143.6 mi
    2h 55m
    £36–52

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Victoria Roadbus bus 201 / ...
    6h 48m
    £66–116

Greenock to Ballater by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 174.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Stance 1 to Ballater via Buchanan Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station, Seagate, Whitehall Street, and Dundee station in around 6h 10m.

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