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How to get fromPortree to Ballaterby taxi, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Portree to Kyle of Lochalshtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Kyle of Lochalsh to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Aviemore to Ballatertaxi taxi
    6h 8m
    £403–517

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to King Streetbus bus 917
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Ballaterbus bus
    8h 58m
    £40–69

  3. Drive 182 mi

    1. Drive from Portree to Ballatercar car 182 mi
    3h 37m
    £45–65

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus 917
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain train Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
    9h 33m
    £56–130

Portree to Ballater by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 194.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Somerled Square to Ballater via King Street, Inverness Union Street, and Aberdeen Airport in around 8h 58m.

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