How to travel from Dufftown to Poole, United Kingdom
The distance between Dufftown and Poole is around 932km (579 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 55m.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Dufftown to Poole 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 Poole → Dufftown if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Inverness then fly from Inverness (INV) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Poole.
- Duration5h 55m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost£225($265)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Edinburgh then Birmingham New Street and then to Bournemouth.
- Duration12h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£270($320)
Multiple train operators
3 similiar routes
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Taxi and Bus
Take a taxi to Kemnay Kendal Road then take the bus to Glasgow then Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to POOLE Dorset.
- Duration15hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£205($240)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dufftown and Poole
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dufftown to Poole by train, taxi, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £130 ($155) and will take around 14hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £225 ($265).
The distance between Dufftown and Poole is around 932km (579 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 749km (466 miles)
It takes around 12h 15m to get from Dufftown and Poole by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dufftown to Poole is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx £225 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between Dufftown and Poole, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £130 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dufftown and Poole. It typically takes around 12h 15m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dufftown to Poole. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Elgin Duff Avenue, Edinburgh, Birmingham New Street and Bournemouth. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 12h 15m.
First ScotRail Service, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, LNER, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Dufftown and Poole. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 12h 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 Poole. We recommend that you take the train to Inverness then fly from Inverness (INV) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Poole. instead which will take 5h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dufftown to Poole. We recommend that you take the train to Inverness then fly from Inverness (INV) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Poole. instead which will take 5h 55m.
The closest major airport to Poole is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Poole. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Poole. The distance is around 932km (579 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dufftown to Poole is to take the train which takes, on average, 12h 15m and will usually cost around £270 ($320).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dufftown and Poole
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 5h 55m | £225($265) | every 2 hours | 997km (619 miles) |
| Train to Inverness, plane | 6h 15m | £210($250) | every 2 hours | 993km (617 miles) |
| Train to Inverness, plane | 6h 20m | £220($260) | every 2 hours | 1,079km (670 miles) |
| Train to Dyce, plane | 6h 20m | £295($345) | every 3 hours | 958km (595 miles) |
| Train to Dyce, plane | 6h 40m | £340($400) | every 3 hours | 979km (608 miles) |
| Train to Aberdeen, plane | 7h 25m | £280($335) | every 3 hours | 996km (619 miles) |
Train + 3 similar | 12h 15m | £270($320) | twice daily | 1,114km (693 miles) |
| Train via Aberdeen | 12h 15m | £245($290) | 6 times a week | 1,181km (734 miles) |
| Train via Aberdeen | 13h 60m | £315($375) | once daily | 1,225km (761 miles) |
| Train via Aberdeen | 14hrs | £130($155) | once a week | 1,181km (734 miles) |
Taxi and Bus | 15hrs | £205($240) | once daily | 1,137km (707 miles) |
Drive | 10h 20m | £160($190) | on demand | 932km (579 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dufftown and Poole
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Airports near Poole
The following major airports near Poole offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
- Distance
- 10km (6 miles) from Poole
Southampton Airport (SOU)
- Distance
- 48km (30 miles) from Poole
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 89km (55 miles) from Poole