How to travel from Bournemouth to Dufftown, United Kingdom

The distance between Bournemouth and Dufftown is around 952km (591 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 55m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Bournemouth 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.

👋 Also check out DufftownBournemouth if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Woking then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Elgin.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    £295($350)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to London Waterloo, Edinburgh then Aberdeen and then to Huntly.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £230($270)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Cardiff University, Abington then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Aviemore Train Station.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £175($205)
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Drive

Drive to Dufftown.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Distance964km (599 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bournemouth and Dufftown

There are several options for getting from Bournemouth to Dufftown by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £175 ($205) and will take around 11h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £220 ($260).

The distance between Bournemouth and Dufftown is around 952km (591 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 752km (467 miles)

It takes around 9h 55m to get from Bournemouth and Dufftown by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bournemouth to Dufftown is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx £220 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Bournemouth and Dufftown, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £175 ($205) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bournemouth and Dufftown. It typically takes around 9h 55m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bournemouth to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Waterloo, Euston station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Huntly. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 55m.

South Western Railway, LNER, First ScotRail Service and CrossCountry run train services between Bournemouth and Dufftown. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 9h 55m, 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 Bournemouth and Dufftown. It typically takes around 11h 30m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bournemouth to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cardiff University, Abington, Buchanan Bus Station, Aviemore Train Station and Grantown-on-Spey The Square. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 11h 30m.

Megabus UK, Stagecoach West Scotland and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Bournemouth and Dufftown. Buses run once a week and take around 11h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bournemouth to Dufftown. We recommend that you take the train to Clapham Junction then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Elgin Bus Station and then to Dufftown The Clock Tower. instead which will take 6h 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 Bournemouth and Dufftown. The distance is around 964km (599 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bournemouth to Dufftown is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 55m and will usually cost around £230 ($270).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bournemouth and Dufftown

Transport options from Bournemouth to Dufftown
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 6 similar
6h 5m
£295($350)
every 3 hours952km (591 miles)
Train to Southampton Central, plane6h 25m
£345($405)
every 3 hours972km (604 miles)
Train to Southampton Airport Parkway, plane7h 15m
£280($330)
every 3 hours989km (615 miles)
Train to Southampton Airport Parkway, plane7h 25m
£305($360)
every 3 hours1,047km (651 miles)
Train to Woking, plane and bus5h 55m
£220($260)
every 3 hours967km (601 miles)
Train to Southampton Central, plane and bus6h 15m
£210($250)
every 3 hours963km (599 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 15m
£215($255)
every 3 hours1,050km (652 miles)
Train
9h 55m
£230($270)
every 3 hours1,100km (683 miles)
Bus
11h 30m
£175($205)
once a week1,119km (695 miles)
Drive
10h 15m
£165($195)
on demand964km (599 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