How to travel from Kirkwall to Dufftown, United Kingdom
The distance between Kirkwall and Dufftown is around 269km (167 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 10m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Kirkwall to Dufftown by ferry, car, 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 Dufftown → Kirkwall if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Elgin Bus Station and then to Dufftown The Clock Tower.
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time45min
- Typical cost£190($225)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal then take the train to Inverness and then to Elgin.
- Duration8h 10m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£130($150)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Inverness Retail Park Tesco.
- Duration8h 20m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£63($75)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then drive to Dufftown.
- Duration8h 25m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£39($46)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kirkwall and Dufftown
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kirkwall to Dufftown by ferry, car, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around £39 ($46) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £190 ($225).
The distance between Kirkwall and Dufftown is around 269km (167 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 171km (106 miles)
It takes around 8h 25m to get from Kirkwall and Dufftown by ferry and car.
The quickest way to get from Kirkwall to Dufftown is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £190 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Kirkwall and Dufftown is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around £39 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kirkwall and Dufftown. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Elgin Bus Station and then to Dufftown The Clock Tower. instead which will take 3h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kirkwall and Dufftown. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Elgin Bus Station and then to Dufftown The Clock Tower. instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kirkwall to Dufftown. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Elgin Bus Station and then to Dufftown The Clock Tower. instead which will take 3h 10m.
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 Kirkwall to Dufftown. We recommend that you take a ferry to Aberdeen then drive to Dufftown. instead which will take 8h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kirkwall to Dufftown is to take a ferry and then drive which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around £39 ($46).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kirkwall and Dufftown
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 3h 10m | £190($225) | every 3 hours | 269km (167 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 3h 30m | £230($270) | every 3 hours | 348km (216 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 8h 10m | £130($150) | every 20 mins | 453km (282 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 7h 30m | £62($73) | once daily | 370km (230 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 8h 20m | £63($75) | once a week | 376km (234 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 8h 25m | £39($46) | 3 times a week | 352km (219 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kirkwall and Dufftown
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Pentland Ferries
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
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