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How to get fromOrkney Islands to Ballaterby plane, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Orkney Islands to Ballater by plane, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane KOI - ABZ
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Ballaterbus bus
    4h 6m
    £139–343

  2. Ferry, bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Scrabster Vehicle Terminal to Inverness Longman Roadbus bus
    3. Drive from Inverness Longman Road to Ballatercar car
    8h 40m
    £45–66

  3. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane KOI - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Malmaisonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus bus
    7h 11m

Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket£131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Orkney Islands, Scotland and Ballater, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Orkney Islands to Ballater. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), walk to Aberdeen Airport, then take the bus to Ballater. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Quanterness Cottages to Ballater via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Vehicle Terminal, and Inverness Longman Road in around 8h 40m.

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