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.
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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Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Elgin.
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Take the train to Crewe, Haymarket then Aberdeen and then to Huntly.
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Take the bus to Abington then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Inverness.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 5hrs | £310($370) | every 3 hours | 863km (536 miles) |
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane | 6hrs | £275($325) | every 3 hours | 858km (533 miles) |
Plane and Train | 7h 5m | £275($330) | every 3 hours | 893km (555 miles) |
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane | 7h 30m | £165($195) | every 3 hours | 948km (589 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 50m | £180($210) | every 3 hours | 855km (531 miles) |
Train | 9h 15m | £285($335) | every 3 hours | 901km (560 miles) |
Bus | 11h 50m | £74($88) | once a week | 1,008km (627 miles) |
Drive | 9h 15m | £150($175) | on demand | 863km (536 miles) |
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First ScotRail Service
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Stagecoach West Scotland
Scottish Citylink
Loganair
The following major airports near Dufftown offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.