How to travel from Bangor to Dufftown, United Kingdom
The distance between Bangor and Dufftown is around 453km (282 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 55m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Bangor to Dufftown by ferry, bus, car, train, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Dufftown → Bangor if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Elgin Bus Station and then to Dufftown The Clock Tower.
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£170($200)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry, Bus and Train
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then take the train to Aberdeen and then to Huntly.
- Duration9h 25m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£140($165)
Multiple operators
Ferry, Bus and Taxi
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Aberdeen and then to Fyvie Cuminestown Road then take a taxi to Dufftown.
- Duration10h 60m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£185($220)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Dufftown.
- Duration7h 25m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£71($84)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bangor and Dufftown
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bangor to Dufftown by ferry, bus, car, train, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around £71 ($84) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £170 ($200).
The distance between Bangor and Dufftown is around 453km (282 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 473km (294 miles)
It takes around 9hrs to get from Bangor and Dufftown by ferry, bus and car.
The quickest way to get from Bangor to Dufftown is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx £170 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Bangor and Dufftown is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around £71 ($84) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bangor and Dufftown. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Elgin Bus Station and then to Dufftown The Clock Tower. instead which will take 3h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bangor and Dufftown. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Elgin Bus Station and then to Dufftown The Clock Tower. instead which will take 3h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bangor to Dufftown. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Elgin Bus Station and then to Dufftown The Clock Tower. instead which will take 3h 55m.
The closest major airport to Dufftown is Inverness Airport (INV) (INV) which is approximately 57km (35 miles) from Dufftown. Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) (ABZ) and Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Bangor to Dufftown. We recommend that you take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Pitlochry Fishers Hotel then drive to Dufftown. instead which will take 9hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bangor to Dufftown is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then drive which takes, on average, 9hrs and will usually cost around £72 ($85).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bangor and Dufftown
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 3h 55m | £170($200) | every 3 hours | 453km (282 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 4h 25m | £200($235) | every 3 hours | 527km (328 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Train | 9h 25m | £140($165) | every 20 mins | 569km (354 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Taxi | 10h 60m | £185($220) | twice daily | 583km (362 miles) |
Ferry and Car + 1 similar | 7h 25m | £71($84) | every 4 hours | 485km (301 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Car | 9hrs | £72($85) | twice daily | 523km (325 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bangor and Dufftown
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Stagecoach North Scotland
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Airports near Dufftown
The following major airports near Dufftown offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Inverness Airport (INV)
- Distance
- 57km (35 miles) from Dufftown
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
- Distance
- 62km (38 miles) from Dufftown
Dundee Airport (DND)
- Distance
- 110km (69 miles) from Dufftown