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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Ballater is to bus which costs £19 - £30 and takes 5h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Ballater is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Ballater?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton station to Ballater. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Ballater via Buchanan Bus Station, Seagate and Dundee station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Ballater?

The distance between Hamilton and Ballater is 166 miles. The road distance is 126.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton to Ballater without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 38m and costs £40 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Hamilton to Ballater, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Ballater bus from?

Hamilton to Ballater bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Hamilton to Ballater bus arrive?

Hamilton to Ballater bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Seagate Bus Station.

Can I drive from Hamilton to Ballater?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Ballater is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Hamilton to Ballater.

Where can I stay near Ballater?

There are 163+ hotels available in Ballater.

Hamilton to Ballater - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Hamilton to Ballater by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
2. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus Ember
5h 38m
£41–86
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk091
2. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus Ember
5h 40m
£19–30
Drive 125.6 mi
1. Drive from Hamilton to Ballatercar 125.6 mi
2h 25m
£31–45
Bus via Dundee
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M9
2. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus Ember
5h 39m
£23–50

Hamilton to Ballater by bus, foot, and train

14Weekly Services

5h 38mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 164.9 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Ballater via Buchanan Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station, Seagate, Whitehall Street, and Dundee station in around 5h 39m.

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