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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ballater to see all of its attractions.
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
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 British Airways, Loganair, Ryanair and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Ballater from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 25m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ballater, followed by LNER. The train journey from Ballater to Manchester takes 6h 08m and costs around €182 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about €97 for a 7h 06m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Ballater is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 76 miles from Ballater. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ballater, including Megabus, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Ballater takes 176 miles and will cost you around €34. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about €20 for a journey of 370 miles.
Airlines serving Ballater
Where to stay in popular areas of Ballater
Hiring a car in Ballater
Expect to pay €1.73 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 €20.74 and €27.65.