How to travel from Brighton to Dufftown, United Kingdom

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.

8 routes found

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 DufftownBrighton if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

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

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    £165($195)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to London St Pancras International LL, Edinburgh then Aberdeen and then to Huntly.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £195($230)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 then Glasgow and then to Aviemore Train Station.

  • Duration14hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £145($170)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Dufftown.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Distance975km (606 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brighton and Dufftown

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brighton and Dufftown

Transport options from Brighton to Dufftown
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 4 similar
4h 35m
£165($195)
every 3 hours883km (549 miles)
Plane and Train4h 45m
£155($185)
every 3 hours866km (538 miles)
Train and Plane5h 45m
£300($360)
every 3 hours902km (560 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 35m
£230($270)
every 3 hours917km (570 miles)
Train to Luton Airport Parkway, plane and bus5h 45m
£210($245)
every 3 hours899km (558 miles)
Train
9h 25m
£195($230)
every 3 hours1,009km (627 miles)
Bus
14hrs
£145($170)
once daily1,055km (656 miles)
Drive
10h 20m
£170($200)
on demand975km (606 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