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How to get from Brae to Ballater by bus and ferry?

By bus and ferry

To get from Brae to Ballater in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 23 bus from Leisure Centre, Brae station to Shetland Hotel, Lerwick station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NL2 ferry and finally take the 201 bus from Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station to Golf Road, Ballater station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 15 hr 51 min.

951min
Bus - 2323
Ferry - NL2NL2
Bus - 201201
Leaves from Leisure Centre, Brae

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Brae
  • 2
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Lerwick
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shetland Hotel, Lerwick
    ID 6030710145
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Lerwick
    ID 9300LHM
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Ferry - NL2NL2
    Wait for ferry
    NL2
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen
    ID 9300ABA
    750 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070091
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Ballater
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Golf Road, Ballater
    Ride to bus station
    Golf Road, Ballater
    ID 630042061
    99 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and ferry via 21, NL2 and 201

To get from Brae to Ballater in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 21 bus from Leisure Centre, Brae station to Shetland Hotel, Lerwick station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NL2 ferry and finally take the 201 bus from Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station to Golf Road, Ballater station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 17 hr 22 min.

1042min
Bus - 2121
Ferry - NL2NL2
Bus - 201201
Leaves from Leisure Centre, Brae

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Brae
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Lerwick
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shetland Hotel, Lerwick
    ID 6030710145
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Lerwick
    ID 9300LHM
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Ferry - NL2NL2
    Wait for ferry
    NL2
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen
    ID 9300ABA
    750 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070091
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Ballater
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Golf Road, Ballater
    Ride to bus station
    Golf Road, Ballater
    ID 630042061
    99 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Brae to Ballater

The distance between Brae, Scotland and Ballater, Scotland is approximately 276.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 951 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brae to Ballater by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Brae

Brae is located at Brae, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Leisure Centre, Brae.

Bus stations close to Brae:

  • Leisure Centre, Brae
  • Post Office, Brae
  • Housaquoy, Brae

Public transport stations close to Ballater, Scotland

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

Alternative route by bus and ferry via 21, NL2 and 201

To get from Brae to Ballater in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 21 bus from Leisure Centre, Brae station to Shetland Hotel, Lerwick station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NL2 ferry and finally take the 201 bus from Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station to Golf Road, Ballater station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 17 hr 22 min.

1042min
Bus - 2121
Ferry - NL2NL2
Bus - 201201
Leaves from Leisure Centre, Brae

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Brae
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Lerwick
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shetland Hotel, Lerwick
    ID 6030710145
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Lerwick
    ID 9300LHM
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Ferry - NL2NL2
    Wait for ferry
    NL2
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen
    ID 9300ABA
    750 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070091
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Ballater
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Golf Road, Ballater
    Ride to bus station
    Golf Road, Ballater
    ID 630042061
    99 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 951 minutes, using Bus line 23, Bus line NL2, Bus line 201.

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

    The alternative route takes 1042 minutes, using Bus line 21, Bus line NL2, Bus line 201.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 15 hr 51 min.

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

    The 23 bus line goes from Lerwick station near Brae to Shetland Hotel, Lerwick station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Shetland Hotel, Lerwick station near Ballater in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Brae and Ballater in Scotland by bus and ferry is about 15 hr 51 min.

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

    Get on the 23 bus from the Lerwick stop near Brae in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Shetland Hotel, Lerwick stop, which is closest to Ballater in Scotland.

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