Bus from Banchory to Ballater
3 direct routes · about 41 min · first bus 06:46, last bus 00:27 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ballater as of 05:40
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Banchory, 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 | ~41 min | 15 | Sat 13 · Sun 8 | 06:46 | 22:42 | Mount Street (opp) | Golf Road (NE bound) | Bridge of Canny & Aboyne |
| 202 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~48 min | 2 | Sat 3 · Sun 1 | 19:19 | 00:27 | Mount Street (opp) | Golf Road (NE bound) | Torphins & Aboyne |
| E11 | Ember | ~36 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 08:09 | 15:33 | Mount Street (opp) | Victoria Road (at) | Aboyne |
Times are for the first boarding point in Banchory 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, 202 bus or E11 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Banchory to Ballater?
3 routes run directly from Banchory to Ballater: the 201 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 202 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the E11 (Ember). The most frequent is the 201, 15 times each weekday — board at Mount Street (opp) and get off at Golf Road (NE bound), about 41 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Banchory to Ballater?
Around 41 minutes on the 201, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Bridge of Canny, Aboyne on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Banchory to Ballater?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:46 and the last around 00:27. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Banchory to Ballater?
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.