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How to get from Ballater to Aberlour by bus and train?

From Ballater to Aberlour by bus and train

To get from Ballater to Aberlour in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 201 bus from Golf Road, Ballater station to Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 366 bus from Railway Station, Elgin station to The Square, Aberlour station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 22 min.

322min
Bus - 201201
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 366366
Walk to Aberlour
Leaves from Golf Road, Ballater

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ballater
  • 2
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070091
    100 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    87 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Elgin
    ID 638062999
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 366366
    Wait for bus
    366
    Aberlour
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Square, Aberlour
    ID 638052991
    66 min
  • 10
    Walk to Aberlour
    Walk to
    Aberlour
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ballater to Aberlour by bus and train via 201, SCOTRAIL and 36

To get from Ballater to Aberlour in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 201 bus from Golf Road, Ballater station to Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 36 bus from New Elgin Road, New Elgin station to The Square, Aberlour station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 44 min.

344min
Bus - 201201
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 3636
Leaves from Golf Road, Ballater

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ballater
  • 2
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070091
    100 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    87 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    New Elgin Road, New Elgin
    ID 638050491
    150 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Dufftown
  • 9
    Ride to bus station The Square, Aberlour
    Ride to bus station
    The Square, Aberlour
    ID 638052992
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ballater to Aberlour

The distance between Ballater, Scotland and Aberlour, Scotland is approximately 234.98 km, which can typically be travelled in 322 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ballater to Aberlour by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Ballater

Ballater is located at Ballater, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Golf Road, Ballater.

Bus stations close to Ballater:

  • Golf Road, Ballater
  • Victoria Road, Ballater
  • Invercauld Road, Ballater

Public transport stations close to Aberlour, Scotland

Aberlour is located at Aberlour, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is The Square, Aberlour.

Bus stations close to Aberlour:

  • The Square, Aberlour
  • Gas Road, Aberlour
  • Fleming Hospital & Aberlour Health Centr, Aberlour

Alternative route from Ballater to Aberlour by bus and train via 201, SCOTRAIL and 36

To get from Ballater to Aberlour in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 201 bus from Golf Road, Ballater station to Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 36 bus from New Elgin Road, New Elgin station to The Square, Aberlour station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 44 min.

344min
Bus - 201201
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 3636
Leaves from Golf Road, Ballater

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ballater
  • 2
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070091
    100 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    87 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    New Elgin Road, New Elgin
    ID 638050491
    150 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Dufftown
  • 9
    Ride to bus station The Square, Aberlour
    Ride to bus station
    The Square, Aberlour
    ID 638052992
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ballater to Aberlour?

    The fastest way takes 322 minutes, using Bus line 201, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 366.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ballater to Aberlour?

    The alternative route takes 344 minutes, using Bus line 201, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 36.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ballater and Aberlour in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 22 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ballater to Aberlour in Scotland?

    The 201 bus line goes from Aberdeen station near Ballater to Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station near Aberlour in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Ballater to Aberlour in Scotland by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Ballater and Aberlour in Scotland by bus and train is about 5 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ballater to get to Aberlour in Scotland?

    Get on the 201 bus from the Aberdeen stop near Ballater in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ballater and Aberlour in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen stop, which is closest to Aberlour in Scotland.

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