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There are 7 ways to get from Ballater to Exeter by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

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    1. Take the bus from Ballater to Aberdeen Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ABZ - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    5h 26m
    £114–303

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Golf Road to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Exeter St Davidstrain train Aberdeen - Plymouth / ...
    13h 12m
    £272–412

  3. Drive  546.6 mi

    1. Drive from Ballater to Exetercar car 546.6 mi
    9h 20m
    £136–196

  4. Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Ballater to Dundee South Marketgaitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Malmaison to Terminalbus bus
    3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    7h 42m

  5. Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the bus from Ballater to Dundee South Marketgaitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Malmaison to Terminalbus bus
    3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane EDI - EXT
    7h 26m

  6. Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Ballater to Aberdeen Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane ABZ - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    7h 4m
    £154–347

  7. Bus, train via Crewe

    1. Take the bus from Ballater to Dundee South Marketgaitbus bus
    2. Take the train from Dundee to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    15h 28m
    £164–268

Ballater to Exeter by bus and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration13h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£272Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 527.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Ballater, Scotland and Exeter, England?

There is no direct connection from Ballater to Exeter. However, you can take the bus to Aberdeen Airport, walk to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, then take the train to Exeter St Davids. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Golf Road to Exeter St Davids via Union Square Bus Station and Aberdeen in around 13h 12m.

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