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There are 6 ways to get from Kendal to Ballater by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus via Dundee

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Dundeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus bus
    7h 50m
    £69–134

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus bus
    11h 25m
    £44–64

  3. Drive  246.6 mi

    1. Drive from Kendal to Ballatercar car 246.6 mi
    4h 33m
    £63–90

  4. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Ballaterbus bus
    6h 32m
    £106–262

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Victoria Roadbus bus 201 / ...
    8h 31m
    £83–168

  6. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Golf Roadbus bus 201 / ...
    9h 17m
    £69–107

Kendal to Ballater by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 277.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Weavers Court to Ballater via Bus Station, Underpass, Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee station in around 11h 25m.

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