How to travel from Isle of Man to Dufftown, United Kingdom
The distance between Isle of Man and Dufftown is around 611km (380 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 45m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Isle of Man to Dufftown by ferry, 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 → Isle of Man if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to Inverness (INV).
- Duration5h 20m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost£180($215)
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Liverpool then take the bus to Manchester Shudehill Interchange then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Aviemore Train Station.
- Duration13h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£205($245)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Liverpool then take the train to Haymarket then Aberdeen and then to Huntly.
- Duration9h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£260($305)
Multiple operators
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Heysham then drive to Dufftown.
- Duration9h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£140($165)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isle of Man and Dufftown
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isle of Man to Dufftown by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around £125 ($150) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £365 ($430).
The distance between Isle of Man and Dufftown is around 611km (380 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 376km (233 miles)
It takes around 9h 35m to get from Isle of Man and Dufftown by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Isle of Man to Dufftown is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx £365 ($430).
The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Man and Dufftown is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around £125 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Isle of Man and Dufftown. We recommend that you fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Elgin. instead which will take 4h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Man and Dufftown. We recommend that you fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Elgin. instead which will take 4h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Isle of Man and Dufftown. Flights depart from Isle Of Man (IOM) and arrive at Inverness (INV) - via London Gatwick (LGW). The flight takes around 3hrs.
There is no direct flight from Isle of Man to Dufftown. There is however a flight that goes via London Gatwick (LGW). This services will take at least 5h 20m (not including layover time).
The flight from Isle of Man to Dufftown typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Isle Of Man (IOM) and and arrive into Inverness (INV).
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 Isle of Man to Dufftown. We recommend that you take a ferry to Liverpool then take the train to Haymarket then Aberdeen and then to Huntly. instead which will take 9h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Man to Dufftown is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 9h 35m and will usually cost around £260 ($305).
Compare travel optionsbetween Isle of Man and Dufftown
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 5h 20m | £180($215) | every 3 hours | 1,292km (803 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 45m | £365($430) | every 3 hours | 939km (584 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 13h 25m | £205($245) | once daily | 845km (525 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 9h 35m | £260($305) | twice daily | 786km (488 miles) |
| Ferry to Liverpool, train | 12hrs | £125($150) | once a week | 816km (507 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 9h 20m | £140($165) | twice daily | 611km (380 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Isle of Man and Dufftown
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Loganair
Airports near Dufftown
The following major airports near Dufftown offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Inverness Airport (INV)
- Distance
- 57km (35 miles) from Dufftown
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
- Distance
- 62km (38 miles) from Dufftown
Dundee Airport (DND)
- Distance
- 110km (69 miles) from Dufftown