How to travel from Bath to Dufftown, United Kingdom

The distance between Bath and Dufftown is around 812km (505 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Bath to Dufftown by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Elgin Bus Station and then to Dufftown The Clock Tower.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    £170($200)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Aberdeen and then to Huntly.

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £325($385)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Dunbar Asda Spott Rd then Edinburgh Princes Street and then to Aviemore Train Station.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £155($185)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Dufftown.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Distance853km (530 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bath and Dufftown

There are several options for getting from Bath to Dufftown by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around £155 ($185) and will take around 6h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £170 ($200).

The distance between Bath and Dufftown is around 812km (505 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 676km (420 miles)

It takes around 10h 35m to get from Bath and Dufftown by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bath to Dufftown is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx £170 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Bath and Dufftown, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around £155 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bath and Dufftown. It typically takes around 10h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bath to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bristol Temple Meads, Aberdeen and Huntly. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 35m.

CrossCountry and First ScotRail Service run train services between Bath and Dufftown. Trains depart once daily and will take around 10h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bath and Dufftown. It typically takes around 11h 55m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bath to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Broadmead Wine Street, Bristol Bond St, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd, Edinburgh Princes Street, Aviemore Train Station and Grantown-on-Spey The Square. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 11h 55m.

Megabus UK, East Coast Buses and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Bath and Dufftown. Buses run twice a week and take around 11h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bath to Dufftown. We recommend that you fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Elgin Bus Station and then to Dufftown The Clock Tower. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Bath and Dufftown. The distance is around 853km (530 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bath to Dufftown is to take the train which takes, on average, 10h 35m and will usually cost around £325 ($385).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bath and Dufftown

Transport options from Bath to Dufftown
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 4 similar
4h 15m
£170($200)
every 3 hours812km (505 miles)
Plane and Train4h 30m
£300($355)
every 3 hours821km (510 miles)
Train and Plane5h 35m
£275($325)
every 3 hours847km (526 miles)
Fly to Edinburgh (EDI), train6h 60m
£155($185)
every 3 hours905km (562 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 25m
£280($330)
every 3 hours852km (529 miles)
Train
10h 35m
£325($385)
once daily1,004km (624 miles)
Bus
11h 55m
£155($185)
twice a week966km (601 miles)
Drive
9h 10m
£150($175)
on demand853km (530 miles)

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Airports near Dufftown

The following major airports near Dufftown offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

INV
Inverness Airport (INV)
International Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Dufftown
ABZ
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
International Airport
Distance
62km (38 miles) from Dufftown
DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
110km (69 miles) from Dufftown