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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus 500 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Airportbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Ballaterbus bus
    9h 43m
    £33–48

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Mallaig to Spean Bridgetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Spean Bridge to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain train
    9h 55m
    £78–143

  3. Drive 147.9 mi

    1. Drive from Mallaig to Ballatercar car 147.9 mi
    3h
    £36–53

  4. Train, bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus bus
    10h 32m
    £113–207

  5. Bus via Crieff

    1. Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus 500 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Hill Streetbus bus 913
    3. Take the bus from South Street to Crichton Streetbus bus 16 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus bus
    10h 33m
    £41–72

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
    11h 26m
    £138–258

Mallaig to Ballater by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration9h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 251.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 43m

What companies run services between Mallaig, Highland, Scotland and Ballater, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Boatyard to Ballater via Fort William Bus Station, Inverness Union Street, and Aberdeen Airport in around 9h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mallaig to Golf Road via Glasgow Queen Street, Aberdeen, Music Hall, and Mount Street in around 11h 26m.

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