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How to get from Ballater to Carstairs Junction by bus and train?

Ballater to Carstairs Junction map

From Ballater to Carstairs Junction by bus and train

To get from Ballater to Carstairs Junction in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 201 bus from Golf Road, Ballater station to Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Haymarket station to Carstairs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 15 min.

375min
Bus - 201201
Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
Train - SCOTRAIL
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 - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYLONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    London Kings Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Haymarket
    147 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 8
    Ride to train station Carstairs
    Ride to train station
    Carstairs
    36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ballater to Carstairs Junction by bus and train via 201, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL

To get from Ballater to Carstairs Junction in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: 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 SCOTRAIL train from Haymarket station to Carstairs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 15 min.

435min
Bus - 201201
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
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
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Haymarket
    134 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 8
    Ride to train station Carstairs
    Ride to train station
    Carstairs
    36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ballater to Carstairs Junction

The distance between Ballater, Scotland and Carstairs Junction, Scotland is approximately 319.61 km, which can typically be travelled in 375 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ballater to Carstairs Junction 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 Carstairs Junction, Scotland

Carstairs Junction is located at Carstairs Junction, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is St Charles Avenue, Carstairs Junction.

Train stations close to Carstairs Junction:

  • Carstairs

Bus stations close to Carstairs Junction:

  • St Charles Avenue, Carstairs Junction
  • Pettinain Road, Carstairs Junction
  • Woodside Street, Carstairs Junction

Ballater to Carstairs Junction map

Alternative route from Ballater to Carstairs Junction by bus and train via 201, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL

To get from Ballater to Carstairs Junction in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: 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 SCOTRAIL train from Haymarket station to Carstairs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 15 min.

435min
Bus - 201201
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
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
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Haymarket
    134 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 8
    Ride to train station Carstairs
    Ride to train station
    Carstairs
    36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ballater to Carstairs Junction?

    The fastest way takes 375 minutes, using Bus line 201, Bus line LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ballater to Carstairs Junction?

    The alternative route takes 435 minutes, using Bus line 201, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ballater to Carstairs Junction 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 2 train lines till Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station near Carstairs Junction in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Ballater and Carstairs Junction in Scotland by bus and train is about 6 hr 15 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station, which is closest to Carstairs Junction in Scotland.

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