How to travel from Dufftown to Perth, United Kingdom

The distance between Dufftown and Perth is around 160km (99 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 5m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Dufftown to Perth by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Aviemore Station and then to Perth South Street.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £19($22)
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Drive

Drive to Perth.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Distance160km (99 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dufftown and Perth

There are several options for getting from Dufftown to Perth by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £28 ($33).

The distance between Dufftown and Perth is around 160km (99 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 118km (73 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Dufftown and Perth by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dufftown to Perth is to drive which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx £28 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Dufftown and Perth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Dufftown and Perth. We recommend that you drive to Perth. instead which will take 2h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dufftown and Perth. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dufftown to Perth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tomintoul The Square, Grantown-on-Spey The Square and Aviemore Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Stagecoach Highlands, Fishers Tours of Dundee, Stagecoach North Scotland, Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and Stagecoach East Scotland run regular bus services between Dufftown and Perth. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dufftown to Perth. We recommend that you take the bus to Aviemore Station and then to Perth South Street. instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Perth is Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Perth. Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) 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 Perth. The distance is around 160km (99 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dufftown to Perth is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around £19 ($22).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dufftown and Perth

Transport options from Dufftown to Perth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
3h 30m
£19($22)
twice a week221km (137 miles)
Bus via Elgin, Bus Station5h 15m
£40($47)
every 2 hours293km (182 miles)
Drive
2h 5m
£28($33)
on demand160km (99 miles)

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Airports near Perth

The following major airports near Perth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
27km (17 miles) from Perth
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Perth
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
86km (53 miles) from Perth