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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Orkney Islands to Ballater

Composite routes from Orkney Islands to Ballater

Cheapest
6 h 20 min
Car
361 km.
from $19
Other
5 h 16 min
Plane, Bus
216 km.
from $298.87
10 h 48 min
Ferry, Bus
216 km.
from $73.61
11 h 59 min
Ferry, Train, Taxi
216 km.
from $444.09
14 h 31 min
Ferry, bus via Inverness, Ferry, bus via Inverness
216 km.
from $102.52

Transport providers

Bus operators

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Inverness Bus Station to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.46–$25.32

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
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus
Ave. Duration:
3h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.04–$55.69

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Kirkwall to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$379.73

Train operators

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Wick to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$139.24
Train from Inverness to Insch
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$31.64–$69.62

Other operators

NorthLink Ferries

Phone:
+44 845 600 0449
Email:
Website:
northlinkferries.co.uk/
Other from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$30.38–$53.16
Other from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11

Pentland Ferries

Phone:
+44 (0)800 688 8998
Email:
Website:
pentlandferries.co.uk/
Other from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.21

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Orkney Islands to Ballater?

The cheapest way to get from Orkney Islands to Ballater is to ferry and bus which costs $40.22 - $65.22 and takes 10h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Orkney Islands to Ballater?

The fastest way to get from Orkney Islands to Ballater is to fly and bus which takes 5h 16m and costs $119.57 - $358.70 .

How far is it from Orkney Islands to Ballater?

The distance between Orkney Islands and Ballater is 285 km.

How do I travel from Orkney Islands to Ballater without a car?

The best way to get from Orkney Islands to Ballater without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 10h 48m and costs $40.22 - $65.22 .

How long does it take to get from Orkney Islands to Ballater?

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Orkney Islands to Ballater, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ballater?

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