The distance between Brighton and Dufftown is around 866km (538 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 35m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Brighton 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 Dufftown → Brighton if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Elgin Bus Station and then to Dufftown The Clock Tower.
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Take the train to London St Pancras International LL, Edinburgh then Aberdeen and then to Huntly.
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Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 then Glasgow and then to Aviemore Train Station.
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There are several options for getting from Brighton to Dufftown by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £145 ($170) and will take around 14hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £165 ($195).
The distance between Brighton and Dufftown is around 866km (538 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 762km (473 miles)
It takes around 9h 25m to get from Brighton and Dufftown by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Brighton to Dufftown is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx £165 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Brighton and Dufftown, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £145 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Brighton and Dufftown. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Brighton to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International LL, London Kings Cross, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Huntly. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.
Thameslink, LNER, First ScotRail Service and CrossCountry run train services between Brighton and Dufftown. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 9h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Brighton and Dufftown. It typically takes around 14hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Brighton to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23, Glasgow, Aviemore Train Station and Grantown-on-Spey The Square. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14hrs.
National Express, Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Brighton and Dufftown. Buses run once daily and take around 14hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brighton to Dufftown. We recommend that you 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 4h 35m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Brighton and Dufftown. The distance is around 975km (606 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brighton to Dufftown is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 25m and will usually cost around £195 ($230).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 4h 35m | £165($195) | every 3 hours | 883km (549 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 45m | £155($185) | every 3 hours | 866km (538 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 45m | £300($360) | every 3 hours | 902km (560 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 35m | £230($270) | every 3 hours | 917km (570 miles) |
Train to Luton Airport Parkway, plane and bus | 5h 45m | £210($245) | every 3 hours | 899km (558 miles) |
Train | 9h 25m | £195($230) | every 3 hours | 1,009km (627 miles) |
Bus | 14hrs | £145($170) | once daily | 1,055km (656 miles) |
Drive | 10h 20m | £170($200) | on demand | 975km (606 miles) |
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The following major airports near Dufftown offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.