How to travel from Lancaster to Dufftown, United Kingdom

The distance between Lancaster and Dufftown is around 496km (308 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Lancaster to Dufftown by train, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out DufftownLancaster if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Elgin.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £110($130)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Haymarket then Aberdeen and then to Huntly.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £175($205)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Dufftown.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance496km (308 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lancaster and Dufftown

There are several options for getting from Lancaster to Dufftown by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £86 ($100) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £100 ($115).

The distance between Lancaster and Dufftown is around 496km (308 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 378km (235 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Lancaster and Dufftown by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lancaster to Dufftown is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx £100 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Lancaster and Dufftown, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £86 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lancaster and Dufftown. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lancaster to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Haymarket, Aberdeen and Huntly. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service, First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry, Northern Rail and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Lancaster and Dufftown. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lancaster and Dufftown. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Elgin Bus Station and then to Dufftown The Clock Tower. instead which will take 5hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lancaster to Dufftown. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Elgin Bus Station and then to Dufftown The Clock Tower. instead which will take 5hrs.

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 Lancaster and Dufftown. The distance is around 496km (308 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lancaster to Dufftown is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around £175 ($205).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lancaster and Dufftown

Transport options from Lancaster to Dufftown
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
5h 10m
£110($130)
every 3 hours669km (416 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5hrs
£100($115)
every 3 hours669km (416 miles)
Train + 2 similar
5h 35m
£175($205)
every 3 hours563km (350 miles)
Train via Carlisle7h 50m
£95($110)
twice a week630km (392 miles)
Train via Carlisle9h 25m
£86($100)
once a week669km (416 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
£86($100)
on demand496km (308 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