Ballater travel guide
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You're Going to Love Ballater
With a population of 1.550, Ballater is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom.
Where to Eat in Ballater
If you’re looking for affordable options, Clachan Grill (5 Bridge Square) and India on the green (9 Victoria Road) are great picks.
When to visit Ballater
How to Get to Ballater
Plane
Although Ballater doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), which is located 53 km from Ballater.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ballater, followed by LNER. The train journey from Ballater to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 3h 57m and costs around RM 415 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about RM 339 for a 6h 08m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Ballater is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 122 km from Ballater. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ballater, including Megabus, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Ballater takes 288 km and will cost you around RM 148. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about RM 48 for a journey of 595 km.
Airlines serving Ballater
Where to stay in popular areas of Ballater
Hiring a car in Ballater
Expect to pay RM 8.84 per litre in Ballater (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 106.01 and RM 141.34.