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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 New York and takes around 9h 50m.

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 $197 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $179 for a 8h 01m 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 Arnold Clark, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ballater using Megabus or FlixBus. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the bus ride to Ballater takes 370 miles and will cost you around $44. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $56 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 New York and takes around 9h 50m.

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 $197 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $179 for a 8h 01m 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 Arnold Clark, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ballater using Megabus or FlixBus. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the bus ride to Ballater takes 370 miles and will cost you around $44. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $56 for a journey of 495 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
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
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SWISS
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Turkish Airlines
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Air France
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Emirates
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
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LOT
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Brussels Airlines
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Finnair
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Cathay Pacific
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Singapore Airlines
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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, 1008 reviews)
$254+
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Ballater Hostel
1 star
Excellent (9.3, 371 reviews)
$126+
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Braemar Youth Hostel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 467 reviews)
$90+
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Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 272 reviews)
$283+
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Balmoral Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1799 reviews)
$156+
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Renting a car in Ballater

Expect to pay $6.78 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 $81.31 and $108.41.

Expect to pay $6.78 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 $81.31 and $108.41.

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