🚌 Bus from Ballater to Banchory
2 direct routes · about 45 min · first bus 04:30, last bus 20:25 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~45 min | 16 | 04:30 | 20:25 | Golf Road (NE bound) |
| 202 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~50 min | 1 | 22:05 | 22:05 | Golf Road (NE bound) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ballater to Banchory?
2 routes run directly from Ballater to Banchory: the 201 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 202 (Stagecoach Bluebird).
How long does the bus take from Ballater to Banchory?
Around 45 minutes on the 201, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Ballater to Banchory?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 201) leaves around 04:30 and the last around 20:25. Check the route timetable 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.