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 53 km from Ballater. Aberdeen Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Ballater from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 35m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ballater, followed by LNER. The train journey from Ballater to Edinburgh takes 2h 22m and costs around €18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about €52 for a 6h 17m 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 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 283 km and will cost you around €35. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about €31 for a journey of 338 km.
Airlines serving Ballater
Where to stay in popular areas of Ballater
Hiring a car in Ballater
Expect to pay €1.74 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 €20.87 and €27.82.