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How to get fromLoch Ness to Ballaterby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Loch Ness to Ballater by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fort Augustus to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Victoria Roadbus bus 201 / ...
    6h 22m
    £33–81

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 5 to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus M96 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Golf Roadbus bus 201 / ...
    6h 59m
    £6

  3. Drive  80.3 mi

    1. Drive from Loch Ness to Ballatercar car 80.3 mi
    1h 34m
    £21–30

  4. Bus via Fort Augustus

    1. Take the bus from Fort Augustus to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Golf Roadbus bus 201 / ...
    7h 14m
    £20–28

Loch Ness to Ballater by bus and train

Calendar72Weekly Services
Duration6h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 182.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Loch Ness, Scotland and Ballater, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Village Green to Golf Road via Bus Station Stance 5 and Union Square Bus Station in around 6h 59m.

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