The distance between Ipswich and Dufftown is around 774km (481 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Ipswich 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 → Ipswich 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 Stansted Airport London, London Finchley Road Station then Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Aviemore Train Station.
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There are several options for getting from Ipswich 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 16h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £290 ($345).
The distance between Ipswich and Dufftown is around 774km (481 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 659km (409 miles)
It takes around 9h 5m to get from Ipswich and Dufftown by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ipswich to Dufftown is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx £290 ($345).
The cheapest way to travel between Ipswich 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 Ipswich and Dufftown. It typically takes around 9h 5m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Ipswich to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Peterborough, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Huntly. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 5m.
Greater Anglia, LNER, First ScotRail Service and CrossCountry run train services between Ipswich and Dufftown. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 9h 5m, 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 Ipswich and Dufftown. It typically takes around 16h 50m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ipswich to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stansted Airport London, London Finchley Road Station, Edinburgh Bus Station, Aviemore Train Station and Grantown-on-Spey The Square. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 16h 50m.
National Express, Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Ipswich and Dufftown. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 16h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ipswich 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 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Ipswich and Dufftown. The distance is around 890km (553 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ipswich to Dufftown is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 5m and will usually cost around £200 ($235).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 5 similar | 4h 35m | £290($345) | every 3 hours | 774km (481 miles) |
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 5h 45m | £310($370) | every 3 hours | 930km (578 miles) |
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 5h 55m | £205($240) | every 3 hours | 908km (564 miles) |
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane and bus | 5h 35m | £235($280) | every 3 hours | 946km (588 miles) |
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane and bus | 5h 40m | £220($265) | every 3 hours | 926km (576 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 50m | £205($240) | every 3 hours | 999km (620 miles) |
Train | 9h 5m | £200($235) | every 4 hours | 931km (578 miles) |
Bus | 16h 50m | £165($195) | 6 times a week | 1,076km (669 miles) |
Drive | 9h 35m | £155($180) | on demand | 890km (553 miles) |
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The following major airports near Dufftown offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.