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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    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
    4. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Victoria Roadbus bus 201 / ...
    9h 38m
    £52–113

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 Falcon Sq to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus M96 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Golf Roadbus bus 201 / ...
    10h 22m
    £19–24

  3. Bus via Aberdeen

    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 Union Streetbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Golf Roadbus bus 201 / ...
    10h 17m
    £28–39

  4. Drive  147.9 mi

    1. Drive from Mallaig to Ballatercar car 147.9 mi
    3h
    £38–54

  5. 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 31m
    £98–164

  6. Train, bus via Glasgow #2

    1. Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Victoria Roadbus bus 201 / ...
    11h
    £116–198

Mallaig to Ballater by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 251.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Boatyard to Golf Road via Fort William Bus Station, Inverness Union Street, Aberdeen Union Street, and Union Square Bus Station in around 10h 17m.

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