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How to get fromMontrose to Ballaterby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Montrose to Ballater by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 202 bus, line 201 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Montrose to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Mount Streetbus bus 202 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Mount Street to Golf Roadbus bus 201 / ...
    3h 5m
    £13–30

  2. Bus, line 202 bus, line 201 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Montrose High Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Mount Streetbus bus 202 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Mount Street to Golf Roadbus bus 201 / ...
    3h 34m
    £11–14

  3. Drive  45.9 mi

    1. Drive from Montrose to Ballatercar car 45.9 mi
    1h 1m
    £12–17

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Montrose to Ballatertaxi taxi 45.9 mi
    1h 1m
    £200–240

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  • Distance: 83 mi
  • Duration: 3h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Montrose High Street to Golf Road via Aberdeen Union Street, Union Square Bus Station, and Mount Street in around 3h 34m.

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