How to travel from Doncaster to Dufftown, United Kingdom

The distance between Doncaster and Dufftown is around 577km (359 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 25m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Doncaster to Dufftown by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train to Darlington, plane

Take the train to Darlington then fly from Durham (MME) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Elgin.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    £270($320)
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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh then Aberdeen and then to Huntly.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £145($170)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Aviemore Train Station.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £155($180)
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Drive

Drive to Dufftown.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance616km (383 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Doncaster and Dufftown

There are several options for getting from Doncaster to Dufftown by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around £90 ($110) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £370 ($440).

The distance between Doncaster and Dufftown is around 577km (359 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 454km (282 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from Doncaster and Dufftown by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Doncaster to Dufftown is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx £370 ($440).

The cheapest way to travel between Doncaster and Dufftown, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around £90 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Doncaster and Dufftown. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Doncaster 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 6h 35m.

LNER, First ScotRail Service and CrossCountry run train services between Doncaster and Dufftown. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 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 Doncaster and Dufftown. It typically takes around 10h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Doncaster to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Meadowhall, Edinburgh Bus Station, Aviemore Train Station and Grantown-on-Spey The Square. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 30m.

Megabus UK, FlixBus, National Express and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Doncaster and Dufftown. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Doncaster to Dufftown. We recommend that you take a taxi to Humberside (HUY) then fly from Humberside (HUY) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Elgin. instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Doncaster and Dufftown. The distance is around 616km (383 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Doncaster to Dufftown is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around £145 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Doncaster and Dufftown

Transport options from Doncaster to Dufftown
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Darlington, plane + 5 similar
4h 35m
£270($320)
every 20 mins577km (359 miles)
Train and Plane5h 25m
£100($120)
every 3 hours682km (424 miles)
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane5h 30m
£270($320)
every 3 hours835km (519 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Train4h 25m
£370($440)
every 3 hours623km (387 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 20m
£90($110)
every 3 hours682km (424 miles)
Train to Sheffield, plane and bus5h 20m
£275($325)
every 3 hours840km (522 miles)
Train
6h 35m
£145($170)
every 3 hours673km (418 miles)
Bus
10h 30m
£155($180)
once daily696km (432 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
£105($125)
on demand616km (383 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