How to travel from Dufftown to Lancaster, United Kingdom
The distance between Dufftown and Lancaster is around 497km (309 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Dufftown to Lancaster 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 Lancaster → Dufftown if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Inverness, plane
Take the train to Inverness then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster.
- Duration4h 35m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£100($120)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Train
Take the train to Aberdeen then Haymarket and then to Lancaster.
- Duration6h 25m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost£125($150)
Multiple train operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Huntly The Square then take the train to Aberdeen then take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Lancaster University.
- Duration9h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£71($84)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dufftown and Lancaster
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dufftown to Lancaster by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £71 ($84) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £100 ($120).
The distance between Dufftown and Lancaster is around 497km (309 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 378km (235 miles)
It takes around 6h 25m to get from Dufftown and Lancaster by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dufftown to Lancaster is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx £100 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Dufftown and Lancaster, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £71 ($84) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dufftown and Lancaster. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dufftown to Lancaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Elgin Duff Avenue, Aberdeen and Haymarket. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.
First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Dufftown and Lancaster. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 25m, 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 Lancaster. We recommend that you take the train to Inverness then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster. instead which will take 4h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dufftown to Lancaster. We recommend that you take the train to Dyce then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster. instead which will take 4h 55m.
The closest major airport to Lancaster is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 77km (48 miles) from Lancaster. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) 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 Lancaster. The distance is around 497km (309 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dufftown to Lancaster is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around £125 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dufftown and Lancaster
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Inverness, plane + 2 similar | 4h 35m | £100($120) | every 2 hours | 689km (428 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 55m | £105($125) | every 3 hours | 666km (414 miles) |
| Train to Dyce, plane | 5h 60m | £265($310) | every 3 hours | 881km (548 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 6h 25m | £125($150) | every 3 hours | 623km (387 miles) |
| Train via Edinburgh | 6h 45m | £130($155) | twice daily | 627km (390 miles) |
| Train via Edinburgh | 6h 45m | £130($155) | once daily | 627km (390 miles) |
Bus and Train | 9h 25m | £71($84) | once daily | 659km (410 miles) |
Drive | 5h 35m | £86($100) | on demand | 497km (309 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dufftown and Lancaster
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Loganair
Eastern Airways
Airports near Lancaster
The following major airports near Lancaster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 77km (48 miles) from Lancaster
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
- Distance
- 79km (49 miles) from Lancaster
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 84km (52 miles) from Lancaster