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

Ballater in September
Estimated hotel price
RM 560
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballater in September
Estimated hotel price
RM 560
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 London takes 7h 06m and costs around RM 1,151 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about RM 1,667 for a 10h 10m 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car and DRIVALIA , 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 283 km and will cost you around RM 162. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about RM 144 for a journey of 338 km.

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 London takes 7h 06m and costs around RM 1,151 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about RM 1,667 for a 10h 10m 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car and DRIVALIA , 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 283 km and will cost you around RM 162. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about RM 144 for a journey of 338 km.

Airports near Ballater

Airlines serving Ballater

Lufthansa
Good (7,163 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,350 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,843 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,830 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,646 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,880 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,673 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,883 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (821 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,228 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,122 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,317 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (380 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,336 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,238 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,195 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,303 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,896 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ballater

Hiring a car in Ballater

Expect to pay RM 7.66 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 91.91 and RM 122.55.

Expect to pay RM 7.66 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 91.91 and RM 122.55.