How to travel from Dunfermline to Dufftown, United Kingdom

The distance between Dunfermline and Dufftown is around 206km (128 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Dunfermline to Dufftown by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out DufftownDunfermline if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Dundee then Aberdeen and then to Huntly.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £100($115)
Operated by

First ScotRail Service

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Drive

Drive to Dufftown.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance206km (128 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunfermline and Dufftown

There are several options for getting from Dunfermline to Dufftown by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £55 ($65) and will take around 4h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £36 ($43).

The distance between Dunfermline and Dufftown is around 206km (128 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 154km (96 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Dunfermline and Dufftown by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunfermline to Dufftown is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £36 ($43).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunfermline and Dufftown, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £55 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunfermline and Dufftown. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunfermline to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Inverkeithing, Dundee, Aberdeen and Huntly. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER and CrossCountry run train services between Dunfermline and Dufftown. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Dunfermline and Dufftown. We recommend that you drive to Dufftown. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunfermline to Dufftown. We recommend that you take the train to Dundee then Aberdeen and then to Huntly. instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Dufftown is Inverness Airport (INV) (INV) which is approximately 57km (35 miles) from Dufftown. Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) (ABZ) and Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) 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 Dunfermline and Dufftown. The distance is around 206km (128 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunfermline to Dufftown is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £100 ($115).

How do I get from Dunfermline to Dufftown

Compare travel optionsbetween Dunfermline and Dufftown

Transport options from Dunfermline to Dufftown
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
3h 35m
£100($115)
every 3 hours280km (174 miles)
Train via Dundee4h 60m
£55($65)
once daily342km (213 miles)
Train via Perth5h 10m
£57($67)
once daily363km (225 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
£36($43)
on demand206km (128 miles)

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Airports near Dufftown

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

INV
Inverness Airport (INV)
International Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Dufftown
ABZ
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
International Airport
Distance
62km (38 miles) from Dufftown
DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
110km (69 miles) from Dufftown