The distance between Dufftown and Durham is around 429km (266 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Dufftown to Durham by train, 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 Durham → Dufftown if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Elgin Duff Avenue then take the train to Dyce then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Durham (MME).
Multiple operators
Take the train to Aberdeen then Edinburgh and then to Durham.
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Take the train to Newcastle then take the bus to Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand A.
Multiple operators
There are several options for getting from Dufftown to Durham by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £65 ($77) and will take around 10h 45m. 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 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £300 ($355).
The distance between Dufftown and Durham is around 429km (266 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 321km (199 miles)
It takes around 6h 35m to get from Dufftown and Durham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dufftown to Durham is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £300 ($355).
The cheapest way to travel between Dufftown and Durham, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £65 ($77) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dufftown and Durham. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dufftown to Durham. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Elgin Duff Avenue, Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Durham. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.
First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Dufftown and Durham. 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.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dufftown and Durham. We recommend that you take the bus to Elgin Duff Avenue then take the train to Dyce then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Durham (MME). instead which will take 3h 45m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dufftown to Durham. We recommend that you take the bus to Elgin Duff Avenue then take the train to Dyce then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Durham (MME). instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Durham is Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Durham. Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Dufftown and Durham. The distance is around 429km (266 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dufftown to Durham is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around £135 ($160).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus, Train and Plane | 3h 45m | £300($355) | every 3 hours | 479km (298 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 35m | £135($160) | every 3 hours | 596km (370 miles) |
Train via Edinburgh | 7h 20m | £79($95) | 5 times a week | 601km (373 miles) |
Train and Bus | 10h 45m | £65($77) | once a week | 655km (407 miles) |
Drive | 5h 15m | £74($88) | on demand | 429km (266 miles) |
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Loganair
The following major airports near Durham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.