How to travel from Ely to Dufftown, United Kingdom

The distance between Ely and Dufftown is around 786km (488 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Ely to Dufftown by train, bus, 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 and Plane

Take the train to Norwich then fly from Norwich (NWI) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Elgin.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £290($345)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

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

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £190($220)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Aviemore Train Station.

  • Duration14h 50m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £165($195)
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Drive

Drive to Dufftown.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Distance800km (497 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ely and Dufftown

There are several options for getting from Ely to Dufftown by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £165 ($195) and will take around 14h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £290 ($345).

The distance between Ely and Dufftown is around 786km (488 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 601km (374 miles)

It takes around 8hrs to get from Ely and Dufftown by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ely to Dufftown is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx £290 ($345).

The cheapest way to travel between Ely and Dufftown, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £165 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ely and Dufftown. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ely to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Peterborough, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Huntly. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

CrossCountry, East Midlands Railways, Greater Anglia, LNER and First ScotRail Service run train services between Ely and Dufftown. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 8hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ely and Dufftown. It typically takes around 14h 50m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ely to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cambridge Jesus College, Birmingham Brunel Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Aviemore Train Station and Grantown-on-Spey The Square. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 14h 50m.

Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Ely and Dufftown. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 14h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ely to Dufftown. We recommend that you take the train to Norwich then fly from Norwich (NWI) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Elgin. instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Ely and Dufftown. The distance is around 800km (497 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ely to Dufftown is to take the train which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around £190 ($220).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ely and Dufftown

Transport options from Ely to Dufftown
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 6 similar
4h 45m
£290($345)
every 3 hours786km (488 miles)
Train to London Kings Cross, plane5h 60m
£195($230)
every 3 hours912km (566 miles)
Train to London Kings Cross, plane6h 15m
£285($340)
every 3 hours935km (581 miles)
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane6h 25m
£280($335)
every 3 hours881km (548 miles)
Train to Stansted Airport, plane7h 15m
£165($195)
every 3 hours938km (583 miles)
Train to London Kings Cross, plane and bus5h 45m
£215($255)
every 3 hours930km (578 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 5m
£215($250)
every 3 hours950km (590 miles)
Train
8hrs
£190($220)
every 3 hours849km (528 miles)
Bus
14h 50m
£165($195)
5 times a week995km (618 miles)
Drive
8h 45m
£140($165)
on demand800km (497 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