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There are 5 ways to get from Oban to Ballater by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Oban 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
    8h 8m
    £86–159

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 976
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus bus
    8h 11m
    £30–45

  3. Drive 144.9 mi

    1. Drive from Oban to Ballatercar car 144.9 mi
    2h 58m
    £36–51

  4. Bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus bus 976
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus bus
    8h 30m
    £43–77

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
    9h 2m
    £111–210

Oban to Ballater by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 245.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland and Ballater, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Ballater via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee station in around 8h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oban to Golf Road via Glasgow Queen Street, Aberdeen, Music Hall, and Mount Street in around 9h 2m.

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