How to travel from Dufftown to Colchester, United Kingdom

The distance between Dufftown and Colchester is around 799km (496 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Dufftown to Colchester by train, plane, taxi, bus and car. 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 Norwich (NWI) then take the train to Colchester.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £310($365)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Aberdeen, Edinburgh then London Kings Cross and then to Colchester.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £140($165)
Operated by

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, London Golders Green then Stansted Airport London and then to Colchester East Hill/High Street.

  • Duration14h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £195($235)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Colchester.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Distance896km (557 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dufftown and Colchester

There are several options for getting from Dufftown to Colchester by train, plane, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £140 ($165) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £310 ($365).

The distance between Dufftown and Colchester is around 799km (496 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 670km (416 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Dufftown and Colchester by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dufftown to Colchester is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx £310 ($365).

The cheapest way to travel between Dufftown and Colchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £140 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dufftown and Colchester. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dufftown to Colchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Elgin Duff Avenue, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, London Kings Cross and Liverpool Street station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 10hrs.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, Greater Anglia and East Midlands Railways run train services between Dufftown and Colchester. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 10hrs, 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 Colchester. We recommend that you take the train to Dyce then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Norwich (NWI) then take the train to Colchester. instead which will take 4h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dufftown to Colchester. We recommend that you take the train to Dyce then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Norwich (NWI) then take the train to Colchester. instead which will take 4h 50m.

The closest major airport to Colchester is London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) which is approximately 44km (27 miles) from Colchester. Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) and London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) 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 Colchester. The distance is around 896km (557 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dufftown to Colchester is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around £310 ($365).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dufftown and Colchester

Transport options from Dufftown to Colchester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
4h 50m
£310($365)
every 3 hours799km (496 miles)
Train to Inverness, plane5h 10m
£230($270)
every 2 hours938km (583 miles)
Train to Inverness, plane5h 25m
£220($265)
every 2 hours920km (572 miles)
Train to Inverness, plane5h 30m
£195($230)
every 2 hours992km (616 miles)
Train to Dyce, plane5h 35m
£290($345)
every 3 hours900km (559 miles)
Train to Dyce, plane5h 40m
£190($225)
every 3 hours879km (546 miles)
Train + 2 similar
10hrs
£140($165)
every 3 hours1,068km (664 miles)
Train via Edinburgh10h 25m
£145($175)
twice daily1,018km (633 miles)
Train via Aberdeen12h 50m
£270($320)
once daily1,087km (675 miles)
Taxi and Bus
14h 35m
£195($235)
twice daily1,089km (677 miles)
Drive
9h 40m
£155($185)
on demand896km (557 miles)

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Airports near Colchester

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

STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Colchester
CBG
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Colchester
LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Colchester