How to travel from Ipswich to Dufftown, United Kingdom

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.

9 routes found

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.

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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 35m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £290($345)
Operated by

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Train

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

  • Duration9h 5m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £200($235)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Stansted Airport London, London Finchley Road Station then Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Aviemore Train Station.

  • Duration16h 50m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £165($195)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Dufftown.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Distance890km (553 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ipswich and Dufftown

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ipswich and Dufftown

Transport options from Ipswich to Dufftown
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
4h 35m
£290($345)
every 3 hours774km (481 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane5h 45m
£310($370)
every 3 hours930km (578 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane5h 55m
£205($240)
every 3 hours908km (564 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane and bus5h 35m
£235($280)
every 3 hours946km (588 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane and bus5h 40m
£220($265)
every 3 hours926km (576 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 50m
£205($240)
every 3 hours999km (620 miles)
Train
9h 5m
£200($235)
every 4 hours931km (578 miles)
Bus
16h 50m
£165($195)
6 times a week1,076km (669 miles)
Drive
9h 35m
£155($180)
on demand890km (553 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