How to travel from Dufftown to Belfast, United Kingdom

The distance between Dufftown and Belfast is around 462km (287 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Dufftown to Belfast by car, bus, train, ferry 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 Dyce then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Belfast City (BHD).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £195($230)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train, Bus and Ferry

Take the train to Haymarket then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £88($105)
Operated by

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £68($80)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dufftown and Belfast

There are several options for getting from Dufftown to Belfast by car, bus, train, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to drive, then take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around £54 ($64) and will take around 9h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £165 ($200).

The distance between Dufftown and Belfast is around 462km (287 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 361km (225 miles)

It takes around 9h 40m to get from Dufftown and Belfast by car, bus, train and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Dufftown to Belfast is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £165 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Dufftown and Belfast is to drive, then take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £54 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Dufftown and Belfast. We recommend that you take the bus to Elgin Duff Avenue then take the train to Inverness then fly from Inverness (INV) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 3h 15m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dufftown and Belfast. We recommend that you take the bus to Elgin Duff Avenue then take the train to Inverness then fly from Inverness (INV) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 3h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dufftown to Belfast. We recommend that you take the bus to Elgin Duff Avenue then take the train to Inverness then fly from Inverness (INV) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 3h 15m.

The closest major airport to Belfast is George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) (BHD) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Belfast. Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) and City of Derry Airport (LDY) (LDY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Dufftown to Belfast. We recommend that you drive to Forfar St John's Church then take the bus to Braehead Shopping Centre Bus Station then take the train to Ayr then take the bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast. instead which will take 9h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dufftown to Belfast is to drive, then take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 40m and will usually cost around £54 ($64).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dufftown and Belfast

Transport options from Dufftown to Belfast
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 45m
£195($230)
every 3 hours513km (319 miles)
Train to Aberdeen, plane6hrs
£125($150)
every 3 hours586km (364 miles)
Train to Aberdeen, plane6h 45m
£120($140)
every 3 hours625km (388 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane3h 15m
£165($200)
every 2 hours462km (287 miles)
Train, Bus and Ferry
10h 30m
£88($105)
twice daily641km (398 miles)
Car and Ferry + 1 similar
7hrs
£68($80)
every 4 hours465km (289 miles)
Car, Bus, Train and Ferry9h 40m
£54($64)
once daily519km (322 miles)

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Airports near Belfast

The following major airports near Belfast offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BHD
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
International Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Belfast
BFS
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Belfast
LDY
City of Derry Airport (LDY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Belfast