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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 10h 55m.

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 $202 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $41 for a 7h 07m 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

You can travel by bus to Ballater using Megabus or FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Ballater takes 182 miles and will cost you around $18. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $46 for a journey of 370 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 10h 55m.

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 $202 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $41 for a 7h 07m 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

You can travel by bus to Ballater using Megabus or FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Ballater takes 182 miles and will cost you around $18. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $46 for a journey of 370 miles.

Airports near Ballater

ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Ballater

Lufthansa
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KLM
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British Airways
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Delta
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Air France
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Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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LOT
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Brussels Airlines
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Finnair
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Singapore Airlines
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Ryanair
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ballater

Most booked hotels in Ballater

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The Auld Kirk
4 stars
Excellent (9.6, 975 reviews)
$257+
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Braemar Youth Hostel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 451 reviews)
$38+
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Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 264 reviews)
$232+
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Balmoral Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1732 reviews)
$210+
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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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