How to travel from Giant’s Causeway to Dufftown, United Kingdom

The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Dufftown is around 554km (344 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 50m.

3 routes found

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

👋 Also check out DufftownGiant’s Causeway if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Elgin.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £215($255)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Dufftown.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £83($100)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Giant’s Causeway and Dufftown

There are several options for getting from Giant’s Causeway to Dufftown by car, ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £83 ($100) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £185 ($215).

The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Dufftown is around 554km (344 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 322km (200 miles)

It takes around 8h 10m to get from Giant’s Causeway and Dufftown by car and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Dufftown is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx £185 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Giant’s Causeway and Dufftown is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £83 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Dufftown. We recommend that you take the bus to Coleraine then take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Elgin Bus Station and then to Dufftown The Clock Tower. instead which will take 5h 50m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Dufftown. We recommend that you take the bus to Coleraine then take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Elgin Bus Station and then to Dufftown The Clock Tower. instead which will take 5h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Giant’s Causeway to Dufftown. We recommend that you take the bus to Coleraine then take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Elgin Bus Station and then to Dufftown The Clock Tower. instead which will take 5h 50m.

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Giant’s Causeway to Dufftown. We recommend that you drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Dufftown. instead which will take 8h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Dufftown is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around £83 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Giant’s Causeway and Dufftown

Transport options from Giant’s Causeway to Dufftown
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
6h 20m
£215($255)
every 3 hours634km (394 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane5h 50m
£185($215)
every 3 hours560km (348 miles)
Car and Ferry
8h 10m
£83($100)
every 4 hours554km (344 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