The distance between Derby and Dufftown is around 684km (425 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 35m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Derby 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 Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Elgin.
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Take the train to Edinburgh then Aberdeen and then to Huntly.
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Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Aviemore Train Station.
There are several options for getting from Derby to Dufftown by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around £110 ($130) and will take around 5h 20m. 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 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £250 ($295).
The distance between Derby and Dufftown is around 684km (425 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 514km (319 miles)
It takes around 7h 55m to get from Derby and Dufftown by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Derby to Dufftown is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx £250 ($295).
The cheapest way to travel between Derby and Dufftown, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around £110 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Derby and Dufftown. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Derby to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Huntly. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.
CrossCountry, First ScotRail Service and LNER run train services between Derby and Dufftown. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 7h 55m, 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 Derby and Dufftown. It typically takes around 10h 50m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Derby to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nottingham Trent University, Edinburgh Bus Station, Aviemore Train Station and Grantown-on-Spey The Square. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 50m.
Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Derby and Dufftown. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 10h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Derby to Dufftown. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Elgin. instead which will take 4h 45m.
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 Derby and Dufftown. The distance is around 688km (427 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Derby to Dufftown is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around £250 ($295).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 4h 45m | £250($295) | every 3 hours | 752km (467 miles) |
Train to Sheffield, plane | 5h 30m | £120($140) | every 3 hours | 711km (442 miles) |
Train to Darlington, plane | 5h 50m | £335($395) | every 20 mins | 684km (425 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 35m | £250($295) | every 3 hours | 757km (470 miles) |
Train to Sheffield, plane and bus | 5h 20m | £110($130) | every 3 hours | 712km (442 miles) |
Train | 7h 55m | £250($295) | every 3 hours | 779km (484 miles) |
Bus | 10h 50m | £155($185) | 3 times a week | 773km (480 miles) |
Drive | 7h 30m | £120($140) | on demand | 688km (427 miles) |
First ScotRail Service
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East Midlands Railways
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Eastern Airways
Scottish Citylink
The following major airports near Dufftown offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.