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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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Ballater deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Ballater

Ballater in January
Estimated hotel price
$151
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballater in January
Estimated hotel price
$151
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 33 miles from Ballater. The shortest flight to Ballater from the United States departs from Sarasota and takes around 13h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Ballater. The train journey from Ballater to London takes 7h 03m and costs around $286 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $314 for a 14h 49m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ballater is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 76 miles from Ballater. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Avis, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Ballater. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the bus ride to Ballater takes 370 miles and will cost you around $41. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $62 for a journey of 495 miles.

Plane

Although Ballater doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), which is located 33 miles from Ballater. The shortest flight to Ballater from the United States departs from Sarasota and takes around 13h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Ballater. The train journey from Ballater to London takes 7h 03m and costs around $286 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $314 for a 14h 49m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ballater is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 76 miles from Ballater. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Avis, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Ballater. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the bus ride to Ballater takes 370 miles and will cost you around $41. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $62 for a journey of 495 miles.

Airports near Ballater

ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Ballater

KLM
Good (1,477 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,872 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,825 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,357 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,289 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,906 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,157 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,555 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,501 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,546 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,725 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,853 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (396 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,182 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,232 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,484 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ballater

Most booked hotels in Ballater

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Braemar Youth Hostel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 507 reviews)
$72+
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Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 285 reviews)
$235+
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Balmoral Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1898 reviews)
$137+
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Renting a car in Ballater

Expect to pay $7.08 per gallon in Ballater (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.94 and $113.26.

Expect to pay $7.08 per gallon in Ballater (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.94 and $113.26.