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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus bus Uk091
    2. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus bus Ember
    5h 36m
    £20–29

  2. Train, line 202 bus, line 201 bus

    1. Take the train from Hamilton Central to Argyle Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the bus from Music Hall to Mount Streetbus bus 202 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Mount Street to Golf Roadbus bus 201 / ...
    6h 34m
    £68–111

  3. Drive  125.6 mi

    1. Drive from Hamilton to Ballatercar car 125.6 mi
    2h 25m
    £32–46

  4. Train, bus

    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 38m
    £41–75

  5. Bus via Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

    1. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Terminalbus bus Air
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Malmaisonbus bus Fly
    3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus bus
    6h 18m

Hamilton to Ballater by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 165.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Burnside Lane to Ballater via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee station in around 5h 36m.

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