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495 km.
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Seven ways to Travel from Blackpool to Ballater

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Cheapest
By car (495 km)
5 h 20 min
495 km.
from $27
Fastest
Plane from Blackpool (Manchester Airport) to Ballater (Aberdeen International Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
5 h 20 min
495 km.
from $18.83
Train, Bus
9 h
357 km.
from $362.12
Bus
11 h 59 min
357 km.
from $118.30
Train, Plane (Train to Ringway Airport)
7 h 15 min
358 km.
from $175.60
Train, Plane (Train to Birmingham Airport)
9 h 17 min
358 km.
from $268.43

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Preston Bus Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.38–$43.04
Bus from Glasgow to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.05–$35.44

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Preston Bus Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.78–$32.91
Bus from Glasgow to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Glasgow to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$46.83–$69.62

Stagecoach North Scotland

Phone:
01224591381
Email:
Website:
stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Golf
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$20.25

Ember

Phone:
+44 (0)131 510 4007
Email:
Website:
ember.to/
Bus from George Street to Adelphi
Ave. Duration:
3h 36m
Frequency:
Hourly

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
2h 21m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$265.81
Train from Preston to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$60.76–$177.21

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Preston Bus Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
4h 51m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$41.77–$59.49

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$240.50

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$164.55

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$48.10–$107.59

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Preston to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$120.25

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$50.63–$120.25

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Blackpool North to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$20.25

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$341.76
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$493.65

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Ballater is to bus which costs $52.17 - $141.30 and takes 11h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Ballater is to drive which takes 5h 20m and costs $97.83 - $152.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Ballater?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Ballater. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Street and arriving at Golf Road via Preston Bus Station, Glasgow and Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Ballater?

The distance between Blackpool and Ballater is 604 km. The road distance is 494.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Blackpool to Ballater without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h and costs $103.26 - $521.74 .

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

It takes approximately 9h to get from Blackpool to Ballater, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Ballater bus from?

Blackpool to Ballater bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Preston Bus Station.

Where does the Blackpool to Ballater bus arrive?

Blackpool to Ballater bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Can I drive from Blackpool to Ballater?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Ballater is 495 km. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Blackpool to Ballater.

Where can I stay near Ballater?

There are 117+ hotels available in Ballater. Prices start at $40.52 per night.
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