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

From Ballater to Lanark by bus and train

To get from Ballater to Lanark 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 Glasgow Central station to Lanark station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 29 min.

389min
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
    103 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    190 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    162 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    470 m • 7 min
  • 8
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Lanark
  • 9
    Ride to train station Lanark
    Ride to train station
    Lanark
    53 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ballater to Lanark

The distance between Ballater, Scotland and Lanark, Scotland is approximately 366.48 km, which can typically be travelled in 389 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ballater to Lanark 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 Lanark, Scotland

Lanark is located at Lanark, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Bus Station, Lanark.

Train stations close to Lanark:

  • Lanark

Bus stations close to Lanark:

  • Bus Station, Lanark
  • Wellgate, Lanark
  • Rhyber Avenue, Lanark

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 389 minutes, using Bus line 201, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 29 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ballater to Lanark 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 Lanark in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Ballater and Lanark in Scotland by bus and train is about 6 hr 29 min.

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

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

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