Bus from Ballater to Banchory
3 direct routes · about 45 min · first bus 04:30, last bus 20:25 (weekdays); night service 202 runs at 22:05.
Next buses to Banchory as of 06:54
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ballater, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~45 min | 16 | Sat 13 · Sun 7 | 04:30 | 20:25 | Golf Road (NE bound) | Mount Street (at) | Aboyne, Haugh of Sluie & Bridge of Canny |
| E11 | Ember | ~37 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 10:22 | 16:37 | Victoria Road (opp) | Mount Street (at) | Aboyne |
| 202 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~50 min | 1 | Sat 3 · Sun 1 | 22:05 | 22:05 | Golf Road (NE bound) | Mount Street (at) | Aboyne & Torphins |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ballater on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 201 bus, E11 bus or 202 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ballater to Banchory?
3 routes run directly from Ballater to Banchory: the 201 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the E11 (Ember), the 202 (Stagecoach Bluebird). The most frequent is the 201, 16 times each weekday — board at Golf Road (NE bound) and get off at Mount Street (at), about 45 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ballater to Banchory?
Around 45 minutes on the 201, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Aboyne, Haugh of Sluie, Bridge of Canny on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ballater to Banchory?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:30 and the last around 20:25 — and night service 202 runs at 22:05. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ballater to Banchory?
Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.