How to travel from Dufftown to Leicester, United Kingdom
The distance between Dufftown and Leicester is around 730km (453 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Dufftown to Leicester 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 Leicester → Dufftown if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Inverness, plane
Take the train to Inverness then fly from Inverness (INV) to London Luton (LTN) then take the train to Kettering and then to Leicester.
- Duration4h 35m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£210($250)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Aberdeen then Doncaster and then to Leicester.
- Duration9h 15m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost£120($140)
Multiple train operators
2 similiar routes
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Taxi and Bus
Take a taxi to Kemnay Kendal Road then take the bus to Glasgow and then to Leicester St Margarets Bus Station.
- Duration14hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£195($230)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dufftown and Leicester
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dufftown to Leicester by train, taxi, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £120 ($140) and will take around 9h 15m. 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 £210 ($250).
The distance between Dufftown and Leicester is around 730km (453 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 550km (341 miles)
It takes around 9h 15m to get from Dufftown and Leicester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dufftown to Leicester is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx £210 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Dufftown and Leicester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £120 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dufftown and Leicester. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dufftown to Leicester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Elgin Duff Avenue, Aberdeen, Doncaster and Sheffield. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.
First ScotRail Service, LNER, East Midlands Railways, CrossCountry and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Dufftown and Leicester. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 9h 15m, 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 Leicester. We recommend that you take the train to Inverness then fly from Inverness (INV) to London Luton (LTN) then take the train to Kettering and then to Leicester. instead which will take 4h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dufftown to Leicester. We recommend that you take the train to Dyce then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Leicester. instead which will take 4h 55m.
The closest major airport to Leicester is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 25km (15 miles) from Leicester. Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) and Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) 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 Leicester. The distance is around 730km (453 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dufftown to Leicester is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 15m and will usually cost around £120 ($140).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dufftown and Leicester
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Inverness, plane + 5 similar | 4h 35m | £210($250) | every 2 hours | 899km (559 miles) |
| Train to Inverness, plane | 4h 45m | £255($300) | every 2 hours | 774km (481 miles) |
| Train to Dyce, plane | 4h 50m | £185($220) | every 3 hours | 858km (533 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 55m | £245($290) | every 3 hours | 746km (464 miles) |
| Train to Dyce, plane | 5h 20m | £150($180) | every 3 hours | 751km (466 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 5hrs | £145($175) | every 3 hours | 774km (481 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 9h 15m | £120($140) | 6 times a week | 867km (539 miles) |
| Train via Aberdeen | 9h 30m | £205($245) | every 3 hours | 886km (551 miles) |
| Train via Edinburgh | 9h 35m | £210($250) | twice daily | 886km (551 miles) |
Taxi and Bus | 14hrs | £195($230) | once daily | 890km (553 miles) |
Drive | 7h 55m | £125($150) | on demand | 730km (453 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dufftown and Leicester
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
East Midlands Railways
Caledonian Sleeper
Bus companies
Airlines
Loganair
Airports near Leicester
The following major airports near Leicester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Distance
- 25km (15 miles) from Leicester
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Distance
- 45km (28 miles) from Leicester
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
- Distance
- 94km (59 miles) from Leicester