What is the cheapest way to get from Paisley to Ballater?

The cheapest way to get from Paisley to Ballater is to bus which costs £18 - £29 and takes 5h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Paisley to Ballater?

The fastest way to get from Paisley to Ballater is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Paisley and Ballater?

No, there is no direct bus from Paisley to Ballater. However, there are services departing from Terminal Building and arriving at Ballater via Dundee station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

How far is it from Paisley to Ballater?

The distance between Paisley and Ballater is 160 miles. The road distance is 131.5 miles.

How do I travel from Paisley to Ballater without a car?

The best way to get from Paisley to Ballater without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 26m and costs £40 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Paisley to Ballater?

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Paisley to Ballater, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paisley to Ballater bus from?

Paisley to Ballater bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Terminal Building station.

Where does the Paisley to Ballater bus arrive?

Paisley to Ballater bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Overgate station.

Can I drive from Paisley to Ballater?

Yes, the driving distance between Paisley to Ballater is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Paisley to Ballater.

Where can I stay near Ballater?

There are 163+ hotels available in Ballater.

Paisley to Ballater - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 26 bus

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
2. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus Ember
5h 26m
£42–83
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Overgatebus Uk091
2. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus Ember
5h 37m
£19–28
Drive 130.7 mi
1. Drive from Paisley to Ballatercar 130.7 mi
2h 37m
£33–47
Line 26 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Espedair Burn to Bath Streetbus 26
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M9
3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
6h 41m
£26–47

Paisley to Ballater by train, foot, and bus

14Weekly Services

5h 26mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 158.9 mi
Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Terminal Building to Ballater via Overgate and Dundee station in around 5h 37m.

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