How to Travel from
Thurso to Ballater
by Route or Car
Schedule
Thurso, Great Britain → Ballater, Great Britain
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Thurso to Ballater
Composite routes from Thurso to Ballater
Cheapest
3 h 38 min
Car
285 km.
from $15
Other
6 h 28 min
Train, Taxi
174 km.
from $331.83
9 h 28 min
Bus, Train
173 km.
from $109.96
6 h 47 min
Plane, Bus
174 km.
from $158.24
9 h 37 min
Train, Bus
174 km.
from $187.27
10 h 23 min
174 km.
from $104.25
Route Navigator Thurso - Ballater
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Olrig Street
Olrig Street, 181 м
181 м
Turn left onto Sir George's Street
Sir George's Street, 10 km 534 м
10 km 534 м
Turn right onto A9
28 km 924 м
28 km 924 м
Turn right onto A9
28 km 195 м
28 km 195 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Navidale Road
Navidale Road, 52 km 501 м
52 km 501 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Meikle Ferry Roundabout
Meikle Ferry Roundabout, 67 м
67 м
Turn slight left onto A9
4 km 292 м
4 km 292 м
Turn right onto Scotsburn Road
Scotsburn Road, 16 km 539 м
16 km 539 м
Turn right
2 km 81 м
2 km 81 м
Turn left
1 km 983 м
1 km 983 м
Turn right onto High Street
High Street, 1 km 957 м
1 km 957 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto B817
2 km 837 м
2 km 837 м
Turn left onto Struie Road
Struie Road, 1 km 663 м
1 km 663 м
Turn left onto B9176
23 м
23 м
Keep right onto B9176
29 м
29 м
Turn right onto A9
7 km 51 м
7 km 51 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Ardullie Roundabout
Ardullie Roundabout, 10 km 466 м
10 km 466 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Tore Roundabout
Tore Roundabout, 10 km 539 м
10 km 539 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Longman Roundabout
Longman Roundabout, 10 km 277 м
10 km 277 м
Keep left
59 м
59 м
Turn left onto B9154
11 km 651 м
11 km 651 м
Turn left onto A9
2 km 880 м
2 km 880 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto A9
12 km 447 м
12 km 447 м
Keep left
74 м
74 м
Turn slight left onto A938
15 km 551 м
15 km 551 м
Turn left onto A95
3 km 790 м
3 km 790 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Inverallan Roundabout
Inverallan Roundabout, 1 km 894 м
1 km 894 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Speybridge Roundabout
Speybridge Roundabout, 1 km 445 м
1 km 445 м
Turn right onto A939
19 km 147 м
19 km 147 м
Turn left onto Stuart Place
Stuart Place, 1 km 842 м
1 km 842 м
Turn left onto A939
347 м
347 м
Turn right onto A939
19 km 820 м
19 km 820 м
Turn sharp right onto A939
9 km 211 м
9 km 211 м
Turn slight left onto A939
203 м
203 м
Turn left onto A939
8 km 548 м
8 km 548 м
Turn left onto A93
2 km 454 м
2 km 454 м
Turn left onto Provost Craig Road
Provost Craig Road, 244 м
244 м
Continue onto Old Station Place
Old Station Place, 204 м
204 м
Turn right onto Old Station Place
Old Station Place, 90 м
90 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
Megabus UK
Email:
enquiries@megabus.com
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Inverness Bus Station to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05
Stagecoach North Scotland
Phone:
01224591381
Email:
bluebird.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
Website:
stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus
Ave. Duration:
3h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.50–$53.16
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Golf
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$20.25
Bus from Sir Georges Street Church to Bus
Ave. Duration:
3h 33m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$40.50–$53.16
Airlines
Eastern Airways
Website:
easternairways.com/
Plane from Wick Airport to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$94.93–$202.52
Train operators
LNER
Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
customers@lner.co.uk
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Inverness to Aviemore
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.92–$21.52
ScotRail
Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Thurso to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 53m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$54.43–$120.25
Train from Inverness to Aviemore
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$11.39–$26.58
Train from Inverness to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$40.50–$88.60
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Thurso to Ballater?
The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Ballater is to drive which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 3h 37m.
What is the fastest way to get from Thurso to Ballater?
The fastest way to get from Thurso to Ballater is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs $54.35 - $81.52 .
Is there a direct bus between Thurso and Ballater?
No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to Ballater. However, there are services departing from Sir Georges Street Church and arriving at Golf Road via Inverness Bus Station and Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.
How far is it from Thurso to Ballater?
The distance between Thurso and Ballater is 376 km. The road distance is 285.2 km.
How do I travel from Thurso to Ballater without a car?
The best way to get from Thurso to Ballater without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 28m and costs $184.78 - $293.48 .
How long does it take to get from Thurso to Ballater?
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Thurso to Ballater, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Thurso to Ballater bus from?
Thurso to Ballater bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Sir Georges Street Church station.
Where does the Thurso to Ballater bus arrive?
Thurso to Ballater bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
Can I drive from Thurso to Ballater?
Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Ballater is 285 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Thurso to Ballater.
Where can I stay near Ballater?
There are 120+ hotels available in Ballater. Prices start at $39.20 per night.
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