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.
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.
👋 Also check out Dufftown → Ely if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Norwich then fly from Norwich (NWI) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Elgin.
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Take the train to Peterborough, Edinburgh then Aberdeen and then to Huntly.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Aviemore Train Station.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 6 similar | 4h 45m | £290($345) | every 3 hours | 786km (488 miles) |
Train to London Kings Cross, plane | 5h 60m | £195($230) | every 3 hours | 912km (566 miles) |
Train to London Kings Cross, plane | 6h 15m | £285($340) | every 3 hours | 935km (581 miles) |
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane | 6h 25m | £280($335) | every 3 hours | 881km (548 miles) |
Train to Stansted Airport, plane | 7h 15m | £165($195) | every 3 hours | 938km (583 miles) |
Train to London Kings Cross, plane and bus | 5h 45m | £215($255) | every 3 hours | 930km (578 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 5m | £215($250) | every 3 hours | 950km (590 miles) |
Train | 8hrs | £190($220) | every 3 hours | 849km (528 miles) |
Bus | 14h 50m | £165($195) | 5 times a week | 995km (618 miles) |
Drive | 8h 45m | £140($165) | on demand | 800km (497 miles) |
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The following major airports near Dufftown offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.