How to travel from London to Dufftown, United Kingdom

The distance between London and Dufftown is around 795km (494 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 10m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from London 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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Plane and Bus

Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Dufftown The Clock Tower.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    £200($240)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

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

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £170($200)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Aviemore Train Station.

  • Duration13h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £145($175)
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Drive

Drive to Dufftown.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Distance881km (547 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between London and Dufftown

There are several options for getting from London to Dufftown by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £145 ($175) and will take around 13h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £200 ($240).

The distance between London and Dufftown is around 795km (494 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 688km (427 miles)

It takes around 7h 55m to get from London and Dufftown by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from London to Dufftown is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £200 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between London and Dufftown, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £145 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between London and Dufftown. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from London to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Huntly. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.

LNER, First ScotRail Service and CrossCountry run train services between London and Dufftown. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 7h 55m, 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 London and Dufftown. It typically takes around 13h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from London to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Edinburgh Bus Station, Aviemore Train Station and Grantown-on-Spey The Square. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 35m.

Megabus UK, FlixBus, National Express and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between London and Dufftown. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from London to Dufftown. We recommend that you fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Dufftown The Clock Tower. instead which will take 4h 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

Yes it is possible to drive from London and Dufftown. The distance is around 881km (547 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to Dufftown is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around £170 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween London and Dufftown

Transport options from London to Dufftown
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 5 similar
4h 10m
£200($240)
every 3 hours829km (515 miles)
Train to Luton Airport Parkway, plane4h 35m
£165($195)
every 3 hours795km (494 miles)
Train and Plane4h 40m
£155($180)
every 3 hours870km (541 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus4h 20m
£275($325)
every 3 hours813km (505 miles)
Train to Luton Airport Parkway, plane and bus4h 20m
£185($220)
every 3 hours813km (505 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 35m
£165($195)
every 3 hours887km (551 miles)
Train
7h 55m
£170($200)
every 3 hours923km (573 miles)
Bus
13h 35m
£145($175)
once daily997km (619 miles)
Drive
9h 30m
£150($180)
on demand881km (547 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