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. The shortest flight to Ballater from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 13h 55m.
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 ₹ 7,339 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Darlington, expect to pay about ₹ 5,004 for a 4h 41m 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 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 282 km and will cost you around ₹ 3,670. From Inverness, the ticket costs about ₹ 3,586 for a journey of 325 km.
Airlines serving Ballater
Where to stay in popular areas of Ballater
Most booked hotels in Ballater
Hiring a car in Ballater
Expect to pay ₹ 155 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 ₹ 1,862 and ₹ 2,482.