How to travel from Bradford to Dufftown, United Kingdom

The distance between Bradford and Dufftown is around 556km (346 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Bradford 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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Train to Darlington, plane

Take the train to Darlington then fly from Durham (MME) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Elgin.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    £275($330)
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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh then Aberdeen and then to Huntly.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £220($265)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Aviemore Train Station.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £150($175)
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Drive

Drive to Dufftown.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance556km (346 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bradford and Dufftown

There are several options for getting from Bradford to Dufftown by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around £100 ($120) and will take around 4h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £275 ($330).

The distance between Bradford and Dufftown is around 556km (346 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 415km (258 miles)

It takes around 6h 55m to get from Bradford and Dufftown by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bradford to Dufftown is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx £275 ($330).

The cheapest way to travel between Bradford and Dufftown, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around £100 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bradford and Dufftown. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bradford to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Leeds, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Huntly. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

CrossCountry, LNER and First ScotRail Service run train services between Bradford and Dufftown. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 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 Bradford and Dufftown. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bradford to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Leeds, Edinburgh Bus Station, Aviemore Train Station and Grantown-on-Spey The Square. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 45m.

Megabus UK, FlixBus, National Express and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Bradford and Dufftown. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bradford to Dufftown. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Victoria then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Elgin Bus Station and then to Dufftown The Clock Tower. instead which will take 4h 60m.

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 Bradford and Dufftown. The distance is around 556km (346 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bradford to Dufftown is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around £220 ($265).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bradford and Dufftown

Transport options from Bradford to Dufftown
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Darlington, plane + 3 similar
4h 55m
£275($330)
every 20 mins580km (361 miles)
Train and Plane5h 10m
£110($130)
every 3 hours653km (406 miles)
Train to Newcastle, plane5h 35m
£260($310)
once daily580km (360 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 60m
£100($120)
every 3 hours653km (406 miles)
Train
6h 55m
£220($265)
every 3 hours676km (420 miles)
Bus
9h 45m
£150($175)
once daily640km (397 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
£95($115)
on demand556km (346 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