How to travel from Cardiff to Dufftown, United Kingdom

The distance between Cardiff and Dufftown is around 855km (531 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Cardiff 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 and Plane

Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Elgin.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    £310($370)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Crewe, Haymarket then Aberdeen and then to Huntly.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £285($335)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Abington then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Inverness.

  • Duration11h 50m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £74($88)
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Drive

Drive to Dufftown.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Distance863km (536 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cardiff and Dufftown

There are several options for getting from Cardiff to Dufftown by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £74 ($88) and will take around 11h 50m. 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 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £180 ($210).

The distance between Cardiff and Dufftown is around 855km (531 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 663km (412 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Cardiff to Dufftown is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx £180 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Cardiff and Dufftown, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £74 ($88) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cardiff and Dufftown. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cardiff to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Crewe, Haymarket, Aberdeen and Huntly. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.

Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, First ScotRail Service, LNER and CrossCountry run train services between Cardiff and Dufftown. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 9h 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 Cardiff and Dufftown. It typically takes around 11h 50m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cardiff to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Abington, Buchanan Bus Station, Inverness, Nairn Bus Station and Elgin Bus Station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 11h 50m.

Megabus UK, Stagecoach West Scotland and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Cardiff and Dufftown. Buses run once a week and take around 11h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cardiff to Dufftown. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Elgin Bus Station and then to Dufftown The Clock Tower. instead which will take 4h 50m.

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 Cardiff and Dufftown. The distance is around 863km (536 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cardiff to Dufftown is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 15m and will usually cost around £285 ($335).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cardiff and Dufftown

Transport options from Cardiff to Dufftown
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
5hrs
£310($370)
every 3 hours863km (536 miles)
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane6hrs
£275($325)
every 3 hours858km (533 miles)
Plane and Train7h 5m
£275($330)
every 3 hours893km (555 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane7h 30m
£165($195)
every 3 hours948km (589 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 50m
£180($210)
every 3 hours855km (531 miles)
Train
9h 15m
£285($335)
every 3 hours901km (560 miles)
Bus
11h 50m
£74($88)
once a week1,008km (627 miles)
Drive
9h 15m
£150($175)
on demand863km (536 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