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How to get fromPenrith to Ballaterby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Dundeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus bus
    6h 14m
    £70–134

  2. Bus via Glasgow

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Penrith to Glasgowbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus bus
    7h 44m
    £31–51

  3. Drive 219 mi

    1. Drive from Penrith to Ballatercar car 219 mi
    4h 6m
    £54–77

  4. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Ballaterbus bus
    6h 16m
    £118–280

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen
    7h 31m
    £90–192

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Club Britannia to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus X95
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Overgatebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus bus
    11h 5m
    £39–56

Penrith to Ballater by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 243.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Penrith, England and Ballater, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Penrith to Ballater via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee station in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Victoria Road via Haymarket, Aberdeen, Music Hall, and Mount Street in around 7h 31m.

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