How to travel from Dufftown to Gloucester, United Kingdom
The distance between Dufftown and Gloucester is around 765km (476 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Dufftown to Gloucester 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 Gloucester → Dufftown if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Inverness, plane
Take the train to Inverness then fly from Inverness (INV) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Gloucester.
- Duration4h 30m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost£185($215)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Train via Aberdeen
Take the train to Aberdeen, Haymarket then Wolverhampton and then to Gloucester.
- Duration9h 30m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost£215($255)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Taxi and Bus
Take a taxi to Kemnay Kendal Road then take the bus to Glasgow then Birmingham Navigation Street and then to Cheltenham Arle Court Gloucester Rd.
- Duration13h 30m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£220($260)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dufftown and Gloucester
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dufftown to Gloucester by train, taxi, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £78 ($90) and will take around 15h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £185 ($215).
The distance between Dufftown and Gloucester is around 765km (476 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 623km (387 miles)
It takes around 10h 35m to get from Dufftown and Gloucester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dufftown to Gloucester is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx £185 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Dufftown and Gloucester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £78 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dufftown and Gloucester. It typically takes around 10h 35m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dufftown to Gloucester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Elgin Duff Avenue, Edinburgh and Cheltenham Spa. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 35m.
First ScotRail Service, CrossCountry, LNER and Avanti West Coast run train services between Dufftown and Gloucester. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 10h 35m, 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 Gloucester. We recommend that you take the train to Inverness then fly from Inverness (INV) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Gloucester. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dufftown to Gloucester. We recommend that you take the train to Dyce then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Gloucester. instead which will take 4h 50m.
The closest major airport to Gloucester is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 62km (39 miles) from Gloucester. Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) and Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) 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 Gloucester. The distance is around 778km (483 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dufftown to Gloucester is to take the train which takes, on average, 10h 35m and will usually cost around £240 ($285).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dufftown and Gloucester
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Inverness, plane + 5 similar | 4h 30m | £185($215) | every 2 hours | 877km (545 miles) |
| Train to Inverness, plane | 4h 40m | £260($305) | every 2 hours | 793km (493 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 50m | £250($295) | every 3 hours | 765km (476 miles) |
| Train to Dyce, plane | 4h 60m | £310($370) | every 3 hours | 863km (536 miles) |
| Train to Inverness, plane | 5h 40m | £250($295) | every 2 hours | 1,031km (641 miles) |
| Train to Inverness, plane | 6h 15m | £235($280) | every 2 hours | 1,023km (636 miles) |
Train via Aberdeen + 1 similar | 9h 30m | £215($255) | every 3 hours | 905km (563 miles) |
| Train | 10h 35m | £240($285) | twice daily | 989km (615 miles) |
Taxi and Bus + 1 similar | 13h 30m | £220($260) | twice daily | 926km (575 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 15h 55m | £78($90) | once daily | 1,008km (626 miles) |
Drive | 8h 20m | £135($160) | on demand | 778km (483 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dufftown and Gloucester
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Thameslink
Airlines
Loganair
Bus companies
Airports near Gloucester
The following major airports near Gloucester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 62km (39 miles) from Gloucester
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Distance
- 74km (46 miles) from Gloucester
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- Distance
- 92km (57 miles) from Gloucester