How to travel from Cambridge to Dufftown, United Kingdom

The distance between Cambridge and Dufftown is around 804km (500 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 55m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Cambridge 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 Hitchin, plane

Take the train to Hitchin then fly from London Luton (LTN) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Elgin.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    £175($205)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

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

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £185($220)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Aviemore Train Station.

  • Duration13h 55m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £165($195)
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Drive

Drive to Dufftown.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Distance806km (501 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cambridge and Dufftown

There are several options for getting from Cambridge to Dufftown by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around £160 ($190) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £190 ($225).

The distance between Cambridge and Dufftown is around 804km (500 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 619km (384 miles)

It takes around 8h 15m to get from Cambridge and Dufftown by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cambridge to Dufftown is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx £190 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Cambridge and Dufftown, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around £160 ($190) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cambridge and Dufftown. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cambridge to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Peterborough, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Huntly. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 15m.

CrossCountry, LNER and First ScotRail Service run train services between Cambridge and Dufftown. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 8h 15m, 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 Cambridge and Dufftown. It typically takes around 13h 55m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cambridge to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Brunel Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Aviemore Train Station and Grantown-on-Spey The Square. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 55m.

Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Cambridge and Dufftown. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 13h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cambridge to Dufftown. We recommend that you take the train to Norwich then fly from Norwich (NWI) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Elgin. instead which will take 5h 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 Cambridge and Dufftown. The distance is around 806km (501 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cambridge to Dufftown is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 15m and will usually cost around £185 ($220).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cambridge and Dufftown

Transport options from Cambridge to Dufftown
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Hitchin, plane + 6 similar
5h 10m
£175($205)
every 3 hours804km (500 miles)
Train and Plane5h 15m
£300($355)
every 3 hours810km (503 miles)
Train to Farringdon, plane5h 35m
£305($365)
every 3 hours913km (567 miles)
Train to London St Pancras International LL, plane6h 15m
£280($335)
every 3 hours933km (580 miles)
Plane and Train6h 55m
£160($190)
every 3 hours914km (568 miles)
Train to Hitchin, plane and bus4h 55m
£190($225)
every 3 hours822km (511 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 25m
£230($275)
every 3 hours929km (577 miles)
Train
8h 15m
£185($220)
every 3 hours873km (542 miles)
Bus
13h 55m
£165($195)
5 times a week966km (600 miles)
Drive
8h 45m
£140($165)
on demand806km (501 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