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

From Ballater to Rothes by bus and train

To get from Ballater to Rothes 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 Kirk Place, Rothes station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 36 min.

276min
Bus - 201201
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 366366
Walk to Rothes
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
    130 yd • 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 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 366366
    Wait for bus
    366
    Aberlour
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kirk Place, Rothes
    ID 638052632
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rothes
    Walk to
    Rothes
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ballater to Rothes
The distance between Ballater, Scotland and Rothes, Scotland is approximately 123.71 mi, which can typically be travelled in 276 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ballater to Rothes 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 Rothes, Scotland

Rothes is located at Rothes, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Teenies Lane, Rothes.

Bus stations close to Rothes:

  • Teenies Lane, Rothes
  • Kirk Place, Rothes
  • Glen Grant Distillery, Rothes
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Ballater to Rothes?

    The fastest way takes 276 minutes, using Bus line 201, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 366.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 36 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Ballater and Rothes in Scotland by bus and train is about 4 hr 36 min.

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

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

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