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How to get fromHeathrow to Ballaterby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Heathrow to Ballater by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane LHR - ABZ
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Ballaterbus bus
    3h 32m
    £74–288

  2. Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane LGW - ABZ
    3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Ballaterbus bus
    5h 52m
    £58–171

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus bus
    10h 26m
    £162–253

  4. Bus via Northampton

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Northamptonbus bus 230
    2. Take the bus from Northampton to Dundeebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus bus
    16h 32m
    £65–101

  5. Drive  491 mi

    1. Drive from Heathrow to Ballatercar car 491 mi
    8h 53m
    £122–176

  6. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Malmaisonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus bus
    5h 52m

  7. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen
    10h 57m
    £173–289

  8. Train

    1. Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeentrain train London Kings Cross - Aberdeen
    11h 21m
    £184–264

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11
    17h 33m
    £66–102

Heathrow to Ballater by subway, train, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 444 mi
  • Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Heathrow, England and Ballater, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Ballater via Northampton, Dundee, and Dundee station in around 16h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to Golf Road via King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, Music Hall, and Mount Street in around 10h 57m.

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