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

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There are 6 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 55m
    £49–82

  2. Bus via Shopping Centre Entrance

    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 22m
    £28–40

  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
    6h 14m
    £30–58

  4. Drive  131.5 mi

    1. Drive from Helensburgh to Ballatercar car 131.5 mi
    2h 39m
    £33–47

  5. Train, bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Dundeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus bus
    6h 49m
    £53–94

  6. Train, bus #2

    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 53m
    £67–116

Helensburgh to Ballater by train, subway, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 173.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

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

You can take a train from Helensburgh Central to Ballater via Charing Cross (Glasgow), Garnet Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station, Seagate, Whitehall Street, and Dundee station in around 6h 14m.

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