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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairnryan to Ballater

Composite routes from Cairnryan to Ballater

Cheapest
3 h 54 min
Car
323 km.
from $17
Other
8 h 5 min
261 km.
from $109.34
10 h 8 min
Train, Bus
260 km.
from $204.96
8 h 19 min
Bus, Train
260 km.
from $119.61
9 h 24 min
Bus, Train
260 km.
from $115.03

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 5
FlixBus
Website
Megabus UK
Website
Scottish Citylink
Website
Stagecoach West Scotland
Website
Stagecoach North Scotland
Website
FlixBus
Website
3h 20m
Every 30 minutes
$24.05–$35.44
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Megabus UK
Website
3h 15m
Hourly
$20.25–$29.11
[email protected]
Contact via email
Scottish Citylink
Website
3h 15m
Hourly
$46.83–$69.62
0141 352 4444
0141 352 4444
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Stagecoach West Scotland
Website
1h 49m
4 times a week
$11.39–$16.46
+44 1292 613500
+44 1292 613500
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Stagecoach North Scotland
Website
1h 40m
Hourly
$15.19–$20.25
01224591381
01224591381
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 2
Translink UK
Website
ScotRail
Website
Translink UK
Website
2h 10m
3 times a day
$27.85–$37.97
+44 28 9066 6630
+44 28 9066 6630
Call
ScotRail
Website
1h 21m
5 times a day
$24.05–$51.90
+44 344 811 0141
+44 344 811 0141
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Ballater is to drive which costs $65.22 - $97.83 and takes 3h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Ballater is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs $65.22 - $97.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Ballater?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Ballater. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Golf Road via Glasgow and Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Ballater?

The distance between Cairnryan and Ballater is 440 km. The road distance is 328 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Ballater without a car is to Bus which takes 8h 5m and costs $54.35 - $119.57 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Cairnryan to Ballater, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Ballater bus from?

Cairnryan to Ballater bus services, operated by Translink UK, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.

Where does the Cairnryan to Ballater bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Ballater bus services, operated by Translink UK, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Ballater?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Ballater is 328 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Cairnryan 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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