How to travel from Dufftown to Portsmouth, United Kingdom

The distance between Dufftown and Portsmouth is around 894km (556 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 15m.

12 routes found

We've found 12 different ways to get from Dufftown to Portsmouth by train, plane, taxi, 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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Train to Inverness, plane

Take the train to Inverness then fly from Inverness (INV) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    £175($210)
Operated by

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Train via Aberdeen

Take the train to Aberdeen, Stevenage then Crawley and then to Portsmouth & Southsea.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £150($175)
Operated by

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 then London Victoria Coach Station and then to PORTSMOUTH The Hard.

  • Duration16h 55m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £210($250)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Portsmouth.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Distance941km (585 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dufftown and Portsmouth

There are several options for getting from Dufftown to Portsmouth by train, plane, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £105 ($125) and will take around 14h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £175 ($210).

The distance between Dufftown and Portsmouth is around 894km (556 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 750km (466 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Dufftown and Portsmouth by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dufftown to Portsmouth is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx £175 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Dufftown and Portsmouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £105 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dufftown and Portsmouth. It typically takes around 12h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dufftown to Portsmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Elgin Duff Avenue, Edinburgh, Birmingham New Street and Southampton Central. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 12h 15m.

First ScotRail Service, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, LNER, Thameslink, Southern Service, Caledonian Sleeper and South Western Railway run train services between Dufftown and Portsmouth. 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 Portsmouth. We recommend that you take the train to Inverness then fly from Inverness (INV) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea. instead which will take 5h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dufftown to Portsmouth. We recommend that you take the train to Inverness then fly from Inverness (INV) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea. instead which will take 5h 25m.

The closest major airport to Portsmouth is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Portsmouth. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) 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 Portsmouth. The distance is around 941km (585 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dufftown to Portsmouth is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around £205 ($245).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dufftown and Portsmouth

Transport options from Dufftown to Portsmouth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Inverness, plane + 6 similar
5h 15m
£175($210)
every 2 hours959km (596 miles)
Train to Dyce, plane5h 20m
£160($190)
every 3 hours919km (571 miles)
Train and Plane5h 25m
£205($245)
every 2 hours932km (579 miles)
Train to Inverness, plane5h 50m
£225($270)
every 2 hours955km (593 miles)
Train to Dyce, plane5h 50m
£275($325)
every 3 hours894km (556 miles)
Train to Dyce, plane6h 50m
£290($345)
every 3 hours914km (568 miles)
Train to Aberdeen, plane7h 5m
£275($325)
every 3 hours970km (603 miles)
Train via Aberdeen + 2 similar
12hrs
£150($175)
6 times a week1,124km (699 miles)
Train12h 15m
£270($320)
twice daily1,099km (683 miles)
Train via Inverness14h 10m
£105($125)
once daily1,155km (718 miles)
Taxi and Bus
16h 55m
£210($250)
4 times a day1,149km (714 miles)
Drive
10h 10m
£165($195)
on demand941km (585 miles)

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Airports near Portsmouth

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

SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Portsmouth
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Portsmouth
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Portsmouth