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There are 5 ways to get from Forres to Ballater by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Forres to Inschtrain train Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Insch to Ballatertaxi taxi
    1h 54m
    £172–225

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leys Road to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus M96 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Golf Roadbus bus 201 / ...
    4h 46m
    £4

  3. Bus via Aberdeen

    1. Take the bus from Forres to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Golf Roadbus bus 201 / ...
    4h 43m
    £12–16

  4. Drive  58.9 mi

    1. Drive from Forres to Ballatercar car 58.9 mi
    1h 12m
    £15–21

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Forres to Aberdeentrain train Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Victoria Roadbus bus 201 / ...
    3h 49m
    £34–54

Forres to Ballater by bus and foot

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration4h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 89.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Forres, Scotland and Ballater, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Forres to Golf Road via Aberdeen Union Street and Union Square Bus Station in around 4h 43m.

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