How to travel from Fort William to Dufftown, United Kingdom

The distance between Fort William and Dufftown is around 163km (102 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Fort William to Dufftown by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2, Nairn Bus Station then Elgin Bus Station and then to Dufftown The Clock Tower.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £35($42)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then take the train to Elgin then take the bus to Dufftown The Clock Tower.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £34($40)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Dufftown.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance163km (102 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fort William and Dufftown

There are several options for getting from Fort William to Dufftown by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £34 ($40) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £29 ($34).

The distance between Fort William and Dufftown is around 163km (102 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 138km (86 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Fort William and Dufftown by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fort William to Dufftown is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £29 ($34).

The cheapest way to travel between Fort William and Dufftown, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £34 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Fort William and Dufftown. We recommend that you drive to Dufftown. instead which will take 2hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Fort William and Dufftown. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Fort William to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Inverness Bus Station Stance 2, Nairn Bus Station and Elgin Bus Station. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

Scottish Citylink, Stagecoach North Scotland and Stagecoach Highlands run regular bus services between Fort William and Dufftown. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 4h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fort William to Dufftown. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then take the train to Elgin then take the bus to Dufftown The Clock Tower. instead which will take 3h 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 Fort William and Dufftown. The distance is around 163km (102 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fort William to Dufftown is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around £34 ($40).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Fort William and Dufftown

Transport options from Fort William to Dufftown
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 25m
£35($42)
5 times a day206km (128 miles)
Bus and Train
3h 45m
£34($40)
5 times a day204km (127 miles)
Drive
2hrs
£29($34)
on demand163km (102 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