How to travel from Chelmsford to Dufftown, United Kingdom

The distance between Chelmsford and Dufftown is around 846km (526 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.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Chelmsford to Dufftown by train, bus, car, subway and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out DufftownChelmsford if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Elgin.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    £290($345)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to London Liverpool Street, Edinburgh then Aberdeen and then to Huntly.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £190($225)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to London Liverpool Street then take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Aviemore Train Station.

  • Duration14h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £165($195)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Dufftown.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Distance875km (543 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chelmsford and Dufftown

There are several options for getting from Chelmsford to Dufftown by train, bus, car, subway and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £135 ($160) and will take around 11h 45m. 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 £220 ($260).

The distance between Chelmsford and Dufftown is around 846km (526 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 676km (420 miles)

It takes around 8h 35m to get from Chelmsford and Dufftown by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chelmsford 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 £220 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Chelmsford and Dufftown, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £135 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chelmsford and Dufftown. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chelmsford to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Huntly. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.

Greater Anglia, LNER, First ScotRail Service, CrossCountry and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Chelmsford and Dufftown. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 8h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chelmsford and Dufftown. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Elgin Bus Station and then to Dufftown The Clock Tower. instead which will take 4h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chelmsford to Dufftown. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford (London) then London Bridge station and then to Gatwick Airport then 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 5h 10m.

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 Chelmsford and Dufftown. The distance is around 875km (543 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chelmsford to Dufftown is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 35m and will usually cost around £190 ($225).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chelmsford and Dufftown

Transport options from Chelmsford to Dufftown
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 6 similar
5h 5m
£290($345)
every 3 hours867km (539 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane5h 15m
£185($220)
every 3 hours846km (526 miles)
Train to Stratford (London), plane5h 20m
£170($205)
every 3 hours923km (574 miles)
Train to Stratford (London), plane7hrs
£255($300)
every 3 hours955km (594 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane and bus4h 55m
£220($260)
every 3 hours883km (549 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane and bus5hrs
£205($240)
every 3 hours864km (537 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 10m
£185($215)
every 3 hours941km (584 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 35m
£190($225)
every 3 hours973km (605 miles)
Train via London Liverpool Street11h 45m
£135($160)
once a week1,075km (668 miles)
Train and Bus
14h 50m
£165($195)
once daily1,055km (655 miles)
Drive
9h 25m
£150($180)
on demand875km (543 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