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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fort Augustus to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Ballaterbus bus
    6h 40m
    £25–36

  2. Bus via Aberdeen

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fort Augustus to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Falcon Sq to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus M96 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Golf Roadbus bus 201 / ...
    7h 45m
    £11–13

  3. Drive  80.3 mi

    1. Drive from Loch Ness to Ballatercar car 80.3 mi
    1h 34m
    £20–29

  4. Bus, train

    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 45m
    £33–81

Loch Ness to Ballater by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 175.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Fort Augustus to Ballater via Inverness Union Street and Aberdeen Airport in around 6h 40m.

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