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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.

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 March
Estimated hotel price
$168
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballater in March
Estimated hotel price
$168
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 Boston and takes around 9h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ballater, followed by LNER. The train journey from Ballater to Manchester takes 6h 40m and costs around $81 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $204 for a 7h 06m 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 GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Ballater. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Ballater takes 200 miles and will cost you around $25. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 215 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 Boston and takes around 9h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ballater, followed by LNER. The train journey from Ballater to Manchester takes 6h 40m and costs around $81 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $204 for a 7h 06m 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 GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Ballater. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Ballater takes 200 miles and will cost you around $25. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 215 miles.

Airports near Ballater

ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Ballater

Lufthansa
Good (7,463 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,399 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,970 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,766 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
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Iberia
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United Airlines
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Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,370 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,644 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (853 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,263 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,530 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,129 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,020 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,377 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (364 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,005 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ballater

Most booked hotels in Ballater

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Ballater Hostel
1 star
Excellent (9.3, 376 reviews)
$126+
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Braemar Youth Hostel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 483 reviews)
$76+
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Balmoral Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1819 reviews)
$130+
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Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland
4 stars
Good (7.9, 272 reviews)
$217+
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Renting a car in Ballater

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63.

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63.

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