There are 4 ways to get from Perth to Ballantrae by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
5h 38m£34–55Drive 125.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Perth to Ballantraecar 125.1 mi
2h 24m£32–46Train
- Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Girvantrain Glasgow Central - Girvan
5h 42m£53–89Train, bus
- Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the bus from Sauchiehall Lane to Ayr Bus Stationbus 4
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
6h 36m£48–73
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Perth to Ballantrae is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Perth to Ballantrae is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Perth to Ballantrae. However, there are services departing from Canal Street and arriving at Arrol Avenue via Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station and Henrietta Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Perth to Ballantrae. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Girvan via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Perth and Ballantrae is 137 miles. The road distance is 125.9 miles.
The best way to get from Perth to Ballantrae without a car is to bus which takes 5h 38m and costs £30 - £60.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Perth to Ballantrae, including transfers.
Perth to Ballantrae bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Canal Street station.
Perth to Ballantrae train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
The best way to get from Perth to Ballantrae is to bus which takes 5h 38m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 5h 42m.
What companies run services between Perth, Scotland and Ballantrae, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Canal Street to Arrol Avenue via Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, and Henrietta Street in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Perth to Arrol Avenue via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Girvan, Rail Station, and Henrietta Street in around 5h 42m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Girvan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £11–22
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Sauchiehall Lane to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
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Booking & Getting There
Perth to Ballantrae bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Perth to Ballantrae train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Ballantrae is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Perth to Ballantrae.
There are 199+ hotels available in Ballantrae.