Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

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
$283
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballater in March
Estimated hotel price
$283
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 53 km from Ballater. The shortest flight to Ballater from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 36h 05m.

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 $331 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $64 for a 7h 07m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ballater is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 122 km from Ballater. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, 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 595 km and will cost you around $78. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $101 for a journey of 781 km.

Plane

Although Ballater doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), which is located 53 km from Ballater. The shortest flight to Ballater from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 36h 05m.

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 $331 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $64 for a 7h 07m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ballater is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 122 km from Ballater. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, 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 595 km and will cost you around $78. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $101 for a journey of 781 km.

Airports near Ballater

ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Ballater

Lufthansa
Good (7,216 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,374 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,150 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,661 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,959 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,906 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,842 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,866 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,465 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (814 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,289 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,605 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,424 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,743 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,099 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,922 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,328 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,149 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ballater

Hiring a car in Ballater

Expect to pay $3.06 per litre in Ballater (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.66 and $48.88.

Expect to pay $3.06 per litre in Ballater (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.66 and $48.88.

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