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.
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 33 miles from Ballater. Aberdeen Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Delta, KLM and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Ballater from the United States departs from New York and takes around 9h 35m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ballater, followed by LNER. The train journey from Ballater to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 4h 15m and costs around $130 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about $61 for a 6h 17m 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 Easirent, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ballater, including Megabus, Scottish Citylink and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Ballater takes 180 miles and will cost you around $24. From Inverness, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 295 miles.
Airlines serving Ballater
Where to stay in Ballater
Average rates range from around $216 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $181 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Ballater
Most booked hotels in Ballater
Renting a car in Ballater
Expect to pay $7.31 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 $87.67 and $116.89.