How to travel from Dufftown to Southwold, United Kingdom

The distance between Dufftown and Southwold is around 762km (473 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Dufftown to Southwold by train, bus, taxi, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Dyce then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Norwich (NWI) then take the bus to Kings Head.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £280($330)
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Train

Take the train to Aberdeen, Edinburgh then Peterborough and then to Norwich.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £175($205)
Operated by

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Aberdeen then Peterborough and then to Norwich then take the bus to Kings Head.

  • Duration11h 40m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £125($145)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Southwold.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Distance887km (551 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dufftown and Southwold

There are several options for getting from Dufftown to Southwold by train, bus, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £125 ($145) and will take around 11h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £280 ($330).

The distance between Dufftown and Southwold is around 762km (473 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 647km (402 miles)

It takes around 10h 50m to get from Dufftown and Southwold by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dufftown to Southwold is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx £280 ($330).

The cheapest way to travel between Dufftown and Southwold, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £125 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dufftown and Southwold. It typically takes around 10h 50m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dufftown to Southwold. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Elgin Duff Avenue, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Peterborough, Norwich and Lowestoft. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 10h 50m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper and East Midlands Railways run train services between Dufftown and Southwold. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 10h 50m, 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 Southwold. We recommend that you take the train to Dyce then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Norwich (NWI) then take the bus to Kings Head. instead which will take 5h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dufftown to Southwold. We recommend that you take the train to Dyce then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Norwich (NWI) then take the bus to Kings Head. instead which will take 5h 10m.

The closest major airport to Southwold is Norwich International Airport (NWI) (NWI) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Southwold. Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) and London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) 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 Southwold. The distance is around 887km (551 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dufftown to Southwold is to take the train which takes, on average, 10h 50m and will usually cost around £175 ($205).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dufftown and Southwold

Transport options from Dufftown to Southwold
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus
5h 10m
£280($330)
every 3 hours762km (473 miles)
Train
10h 50m
£175($205)
every 3 hours1,053km (654 miles)
Train and Bus + 3 similar
11h 40m
£125($145)
6 times a week1,062km (660 miles)
Train to Edinburgh, bus13h 40m
£220($260)
twice daily1,130km (702 miles)
Train to Edinburgh, bus13h 60m
£140($165)
twice daily1,128km (701 miles)
Taxi and Bus17h 25m
£215($255)
5 times a week1,166km (725 miles)
Drive
9h 55m
£155($180)
on demand887km (551 miles)

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Airports near Southwold

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

NWI
Norwich International Airport (NWI)
International Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Southwold
CBG
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Southwold
STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
108km (67 miles) from Southwold