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
$292
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballater in March
Estimated hotel price
$292
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 38h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ballater, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ballater to London takes 7h 06m and costs around $653 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $574 for a 12h 16m 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Ballater. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Ballater takes 346 km and will cost you around $33. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 418 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 38h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ballater, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ballater to London takes 7h 06m and costs around $653 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $574 for a 12h 16m 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Ballater. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Ballater takes 346 km and will cost you around $33. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 418 km.

Airports near Ballater

ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Ballater

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,514 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,981 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,468 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,022 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,997 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,992 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,477 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,383 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,655 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (863 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,346 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,535 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,036 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,384 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,030 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ballater

Hiring a car in Ballater

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.60 and $50.13.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.60 and $50.13.

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