How to travel from Dover to Dufftown, United Kingdom

The distance between Dover and Dufftown is around 936km (582 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 25m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Dover 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to St Pancras International then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Elgin.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    £320($380)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to St Pancras International, Edinburgh then Aberdeen and then to Huntly.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £215($250)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration16h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £160($185)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Dufftown.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Distance995km (618 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dover and Dufftown

There are several options for getting from Dover to Dufftown by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £160 ($185) and will take around 16h 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 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £230 ($270).

The distance between Dover and Dufftown is around 936km (582 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 759km (472 miles)

It takes around 9h 10m to get from Dover and Dufftown by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dover to Dufftown is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx £230 ($270).

The cheapest way to travel between Dover and Dufftown, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £160 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dover and Dufftown. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dover to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pancras International, London Kings Cross, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Huntly. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 10m.

South Eastern Trains Service, LNER, First ScotRail Service and CrossCountry run train services between Dover and Dufftown. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 9h 10m, 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 Dover and Dufftown. It typically takes around 16h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dover to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Canterbury Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station, Edinburgh Bus Station, Aviemore Train Station and Grantown-on-Spey The Square. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 20m.

National Express, Megabus UK, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Dover and Dufftown. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dover to Dufftown. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International 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 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Dover and Dufftown. The distance is around 995km (618 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dover to Dufftown is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 10m and will usually cost around £215 ($250).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dover and Dufftown

Transport options from Dover to Dufftown
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 6 similar
5h 40m
£320($380)
every 3 hours941km (585 miles)
Train to St Pancras International, plane5h 60m
£200($235)
every 3 hours998km (620 miles)
Train to Stratford International, plane6h 45m
£360($425)
every 3 hours993km (617 miles)
Train to Stratford International, plane7h 40m
£280($330)
every 3 hours1,030km (640 miles)
Train to St Pancras International, plane and bus5h 25m
£230($270)
every 3 hours936km (582 miles)
Train to St Pancras International, plane and bus5h 30m
£245($290)
every 3 hours957km (594 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 50m
£210($250)
every 3 hours1,016km (631 miles)
Train
9h 10m
£215($250)
every 3 hours1,047km (651 miles)
Bus
16h 20m
£160($185)
once daily1,132km (703 miles)
Drive
10h 40m
£170($205)
on demand995km (618 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