How to travel from Dufftown to Isle of Man, United Kingdom
The distance between Dufftown and Isle of Man is around 613km (381 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Dufftown to Isle of Man by train, ferry, 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 Isle of Man → Dufftown if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Inverness then fly from Inverness (INV) to Isle Of Man (IOM).
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical cost£395($470)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Edinburgh then Preston and then to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.
- Duration10h 50m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£215($255)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Taxi, Bus and Ferry
Take a taxi to Kemnay Kendal Road then take the bus to Glasgow then Shudehill Interchange and then to Liverpool One then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.
- Duration13h 40m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost£270($320)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Heysham then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.
- Duration9h 25m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£140($165)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dufftown and Isle of Man
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dufftown to Isle of Man by train, ferry, taxi, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £74 ($87) and will take around 14h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £395 ($470).
The distance between Dufftown and Isle of Man is around 613km (381 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 376km (233 miles)
It takes around 10h 50m to get from Dufftown and Isle of Man by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Dufftown to Isle of Man is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx £395 ($470).
The cheapest way to travel between Dufftown and Isle of Man is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £74 ($87) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Dufftown and Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the train to Inverness then fly from Inverness (INV) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 4h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dufftown and Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the train to Inverness then fly from Inverness (INV) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 4h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dufftown to Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the train to Inverness then fly from Inverness (INV) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 4h 20m.
The closest major airport to Isle of Man is Isle of Man Airport (IOM) (IOM) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Isle of Man. George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) (BHD) and Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Dufftown to Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh then Preston and then to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas. instead which will take 10h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dufftown to Isle of Man is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 10h 50m and will usually cost around £215 ($255).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dufftown and Isle of Man
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 20m | £395($470) | every 2 hours | 766km (476 miles) |
| Train to Dyce, Fly | 5h 25m | £210($250) | every 3 hours | 1,271km (790 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 10h 50m | £215($255) | twice daily | 850km (528 miles) |
| Train to Aberdeen, ferry | 11h 45m | £145($170) | 6 times a week | 850km (528 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 14h 30m | £74($87) | 3 times a week | 697km (433 miles) |
Taxi, Bus and Ferry | 13h 40m | £270($320) | 6 times a week | 880km (547 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 9h 25m | £140($165) | twice daily | 613km (381 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dufftown and Isle of Man
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Isle of Man
The following major airports near Isle of Man offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Isle of Man Airport (IOM)
- Distance
- 12km (8 miles) from Isle of Man
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
- Distance
- 103km (64 miles) from Isle of Man
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 126km (78 miles) from Isle of Man