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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    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 47m
    £54–96

  2. Bus via Quay Street

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus bus Uk091
    2. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus bus Ember
    7h 14m
    £26–40

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus bus Ember
    5h 55m
    £34–60

  4. Drive 131.5 mi

    1. Drive from Helensburgh to Ballatercar car 131.5 mi
    2h 39m
    £32–46

  5. Train, line 202 bus, line 201 bus

    1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain 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 38m
    £79–142

Helensburgh to Ballater by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 173.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a train from Helensburgh Central to Ballater via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Buchanan Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station, Seagate, Whitehall Street, and Dundee station in around 5h 55m.

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