What is the cheapest way to get from Lincoln to Ballater?

The cheapest way to get from Lincoln to Ballater is to bus which costs £55 - £100 and takes 14h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lincoln to Ballater?

The fastest way to get from Lincoln to Ballater is to drive which takes 6h 54m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Lincoln and Ballater?

No, there is no direct bus from Lincoln station to Ballater. However, there are services departing from Rail Station Car Park and arriving at Golf Road via Broad Marsh Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station and Mount Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Lincoln and Ballater?

No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Ballater. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Central and arriving at Aberdeen via Newark North Gate and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.

How far is it from Lincoln to Ballater?

The distance between Lincoln and Ballater is 416 miles. The road distance is 363.3 miles.

How do I travel from Lincoln to Ballater without a car?

The best way to get from Lincoln to Ballater without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 9m and costs £110 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Lincoln to Ballater?

It takes approximately 9h 9m to get from Lincoln to Ballater, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lincoln to Ballater bus from?

Lincoln to Ballater bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station Car Park.

Where do I catch the Lincoln to Ballater train from?

Lincoln to Ballater train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newark North Gate station.

Train or bus from Lincoln to Ballater?

The best way to get from Lincoln to Ballater is to train which takes 9h 51m and costs £120 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £100 and takes 14h 38m.

Where does the Lincoln to Ballater bus arrive?

Lincoln to Ballater bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where does the Lincoln to Ballater train arrive?

Lincoln to Ballater train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Lincoln to Ballater?

Yes, the driving distance between Lincoln to Ballater is 363 miles. It takes approximately 6h 54m to drive from Lincoln to Ballater.

Where can I stay near Ballater?

There are 164+ hotels available in Ballater.

Lincoln to Ballater - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Lincoln to Ballater by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Newark North Gate to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain
3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
9h 9m
£119–201
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 451
2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Ukn11
14h 38m
£56–96
Train, bus via Leeds
1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Leedstrain
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
3. Take the bus from George Street to Dundee stationbus
4. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
13h 34m
£72–177
Drive 361.2 mi
1. Drive from Lincoln to Ballatercar 361.2 mi
6h 54m
£90–130
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
4. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Ballaterbus
7h 14m
£112–284
Train
1. Take the train from Newark North Gate to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
9h 51m
£129–241
Train, bus via Leeds #2
1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain
4. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
10h 54m
£131–274
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Derbytrain
2. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
4. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Ballaterbus
7h 15m
£125–293
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Derbytrain
2. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4. Take the bus from Terminal to Malmaisonbus
5. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
9h 30m
Train, train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Norwichtrain
3. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane NWI - ABZ
4. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Ballaterbus
8h 28m
£198–463
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Derbytrain
2. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
5. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
10h 23m
£115–231

Lincoln to Ballater by train and bus

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9h 9mAverage Duration

£119Cheapest Price

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Distance: 414 mi
Duration: 9h 9m

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

You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Golf Road via Newark North Gate, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, Music Hall, and Mount Street in around 9h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station Car Park to Golf Road via Broad Marsh Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station, and Mount Street in around 14h 38m.

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