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How to get from Grantown on Spey to Ballater by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Grantown on Spey to Ballater in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and one train line: take the X37 bus from The Square, Grantown-On-Spey station to Car Park, Carrbridge station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X37 bus, then the SCOTRAIL train 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 6 hr 56 min.

416min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X37X37
Bus - X37X37
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 201201
Leaves from The Square, Grantown-On-Spey

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Square, Grantown-On-Spey
    ID 45327495
    0.63 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - X37X37
    Wait for bus
    X37
    Carrbridge
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Car Park, Carrbridge
    ID 45325753
    18 min
  • 4
    Bus - X37X37
    Wait for bus
    X37
    Inverness
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 2, Inverness
    ID 45326926
    47 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Inverness
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    125 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 23234572
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 10
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Braemar
  • 11
    Ride to bus station Golf Road, Ballater
    Ride to bus station
    Golf Road, Ballater
    ID 23623263
    113 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Grantown on Spey to Ballater

The distance between Grantown on Spey, Scotland and Ballater, Scotland is approximately 181.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 416 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Grantown on Spey to Ballater 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 Grantown on Spey

Grantown on Spey is located at Gortons Road, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is The Square, Grantown-On-Spey.

Bus stations close to Grantown on Spey:

  • The Square, Grantown-On-Spey
  • Ritchies Country Wear, Grantown-On-Spey
  • Garth Hotel, Grantown-On-Spey

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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Grantown on Spey to Ballater?

    The fastest way takes 416 minutes, using Bus line X37, Bus line X37, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 201.

  • Is there a direct bus between Grantown on Spey and Ballater?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Grantown on Spey to Ballater?

    The X37 bus line goes from The Square, Grantown-On-Spey station near Grantown on Spey in Highland to Carrbridge station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Carrbridge station near Ballater in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Grantown on Spey to Ballater by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Grantown on Spey in Highland and Ballater in Scotland by bus and train is about 6 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Grantown on Spey to get to Ballater?

    Get on the X37 bus from the The Square, Grantown-On-Spey stop near Grantown on Spey in Highland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Grantown on Spey and Ballater?

    Get off the bus at the Carrbridge stop, which is closest to Ballater in Scotland.

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