The distance between Dufftown and Edinburgh is around 229km (142 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Dufftown to Edinburgh by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Edinburgh → Dufftown if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station.
There are several options for getting from Dufftown to Edinburgh by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £38 ($45) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £40 ($47).
The distance between Dufftown and Edinburgh is around 229km (142 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 166km (103 miles)
It takes around 6h 10m to get from Dufftown and Edinburgh by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dufftown to Edinburgh is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £40 ($47).
The cheapest way to travel between Dufftown and Edinburgh, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £38 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Dufftown and Edinburgh. We recommend that you drive to Edinburgh. instead which will take 2h 55m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dufftown and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Dufftown to Edinburgh. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Elgin Bus Station, Nairn Bus Station and Inverness Bus Station Stance 5. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.
Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Dufftown and Edinburgh. Buses run hourly and take around 6h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dufftown to Edinburgh. We recommend that you take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station. instead which will take 6h 10m.
The closest major airport to Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh. Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) 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 Edinburgh. The distance is around 229km (142 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dufftown to Edinburgh is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around £38 ($45).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 6h 10m | £38($45) | every 2 hours | 352km (219 miles) |
Drive | 2h 55m | £40($47) | on demand | 229km (142 miles) |
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Scottish Citylink
The following major airports near Edinburgh offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.