Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Banchory travel guide

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You're Going to Love Banchory

With a population of 5,978, Banchory is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Banchory to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Banchory

Banchory in June
Estimated hotel price
£60
1 night at 3-star hotel
Banchory in June
Estimated hotel price
£60
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Banchory

Plane

Although Banchory doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), which is located 15 miles from Banchory. Inverness Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Banchory departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Banchory, followed by LNER. The train journey from Banchory to London takes 7h 06m and costs around £192 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £26 for a 7h 07m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Banchory is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 81 miles from Banchory. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Banchory using Megabus or FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Banchory takes 185 miles and will cost you around £26. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 200 miles.

Plane

Although Banchory doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), which is located 15 miles from Banchory. Inverness Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Banchory departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Banchory, followed by LNER. The train journey from Banchory to London takes 7h 06m and costs around £192 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £26 for a 7h 07m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Banchory is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 81 miles from Banchory. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Banchory using Megabus or FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Banchory takes 185 miles and will cost you around £26. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 200 miles.

Airports near Banchory

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse

Airlines serving Banchory

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Banchory

Most booked hotels in Banchory

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Ivy Cottage-Serviced accommodation
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£63+
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Banchory Lodge Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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Premier Inn Aberdeen (Westhill)
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Ravenswood Social Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Tor-Na-Coille Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£107+
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Station View Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£40+
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Hiring a car in Banchory

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Banchory (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Banchory is Full-size (Seat Alhambra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Banchory (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Banchory is Full-size (Seat Alhambra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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