How to travel from Dufftown to Bournemouth, United Kingdom
The distance between Dufftown and Bournemouth is around 949km (590 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 40m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Dufftown to Bournemouth by train, taxi, 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 Bournemouth → Dufftown if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Inverness then fly from Inverness (INV) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Bournemouth.
- Duration5h 40m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost£225($265)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train via Aberdeen
Take the train to Aberdeen, Haymarket then Coventry and then to Bournemouth.
- Duration11h 55m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost£270($320)
Multiple train operators
2 similiar routes
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Taxi and Bus
Take a taxi to Kemnay Kendal Road then take the bus to Glasgow then Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Bournemouth Station off Holdenhurst Rd.
- Duration14h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£205($240)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dufftown and Bournemouth
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dufftown to Bournemouth by train, taxi, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £130 ($155) and will take around 13h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £225 ($265).
The distance between Dufftown and Bournemouth is around 949km (590 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 752km (467 miles)
It takes around 12hrs to get from Dufftown and Bournemouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dufftown to Bournemouth is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx £225 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between Dufftown and Bournemouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £130 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dufftown and Bournemouth. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dufftown to Bournemouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Elgin Duff Avenue, Edinburgh and Birmingham New Street. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 12hrs.
First ScotRail Service, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, LNER, Caledonian Sleeper and South Western Railway run train services between Dufftown and Bournemouth. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 12hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dufftown and Bournemouth. We recommend that you take the train to Inverness then fly from Inverness (INV) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Bournemouth. instead which will take 5h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dufftown to Bournemouth. We recommend that you take the train to Inverness then fly from Inverness (INV) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Bournemouth. instead which will take 5h 40m.
The closest major airport to Bournemouth is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Bournemouth. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Dufftown and Bournemouth. The distance is around 965km (600 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 Dufftown to Bournemouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 12hrs and will usually cost around £270 ($320).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dufftown and Bournemouth
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 5h 40m | £225($265) | every 2 hours | 988km (614 miles) |
| Train to Inverness, plane | 5h 60m | £210($245) | every 2 hours | 984km (611 miles) |
| Train to Inverness, plane | 6hrs | £215($255) | every 2 hours | 1,070km (665 miles) |
| Train to Dyce, plane | 6h 5m | £295($345) | every 3 hours | 949km (590 miles) |
| Train to Dyce, plane | 6h 25m | £335($400) | every 3 hours | 969km (602 miles) |
| Train to Aberdeen, plane | 7h 10m | £280($330) | every 3 hours | 986km (613 miles) |
Train via Aberdeen + 2 similar | 11h 55m | £270($320) | every 3 hours | 1,101km (684 miles) |
| Train | 12hrs | £270($320) | twice daily | 1,105km (687 miles) |
| Train via Aberdeen | 13h 45m | £130($155) | once a week | 1,172km (728 miles) |
Taxi and Bus | 14h 35m | £205($240) | once daily | 1,127km (700 miles) |
Drive | 10h 15m | £165($200) | on demand | 965km (600 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dufftown and Bournemouth
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Airports near Bournemouth
The following major airports near Bournemouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
- Distance
- 7km (4 miles) from Bournemouth
Southampton Airport (SOU)
- Distance
- 44km (28 miles) from Bournemouth
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 94km (59 miles) from Bournemouth