How to travel from Chichester to Dufftown, United Kingdom

The distance between Chichester and Dufftown is around 896km (557 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.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Chichester 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 DufftownChichester if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Horsham then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Elgin.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    £185($220)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Horsham, London Victoria, Edinburgh then Aberdeen and then to Huntly.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £180($215)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Glasgow and then to Aviemore Train Station.

  • Duration15hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £150($175)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Dufftown.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Distance959km (596 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chichester and Dufftown

There are several options for getting from Chichester to Dufftown by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £150 ($175) and will take around 15hrs. 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 £170 ($200).

The distance between Chichester and Dufftown is around 896km (557 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 750km (466 miles)

It takes around 9h 35m to get from Chichester and Dufftown by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chichester 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 £170 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Chichester and Dufftown, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £150 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chichester and Dufftown. It typically takes around 9h 35m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chichester to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Horsham, London Victoria, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Huntly. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 35m.

Southern Service, LNER, Greater Anglia, First ScotRail Service and CrossCountry run train services between Chichester and Dufftown. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 9h 35m, 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 Chichester and Dufftown. It typically takes around 15hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chichester to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Midhurst Bus Station, Friary Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Glasgow, Aviemore Train Station and The Square. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15hrs.

National Express, Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Chichester and Dufftown. Buses run once daily and take around 15hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chichester to Dufftown. We recommend that you take the train to Horsham 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 4h 55m.

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 Chichester and Dufftown. The distance is around 959km (596 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chichester to Dufftown is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 35m and will usually cost around £180 ($215).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chichester and Dufftown

Transport options from Chichester to Dufftown
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
5hrs
£185($220)
every 3 hours896km (557 miles)
Train to Woking, plane5h 60m
£270($320)
every 3 hours899km (559 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 55m
£170($200)
every 3 hours914km (568 miles)
Train to Havant, plane and bus5h 50m
£205($240)
every 3 hours915km (569 miles)
Train to Horsham, plane and bus6hrs
£220($265)
every 3 hours929km (577 miles)
Train
9h 35m
£180($215)
every 3 hours1,039km (646 miles)
Bus
15hrs
£150($175)
once daily1,045km (649 miles)
Drive
10h 15m
£165($195)
on demand959km (596 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