How to travel from Milton Keynes to Dufftown, United Kingdom
The distance between Milton Keynes and Dufftown is around 760km (472 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Milton Keynes 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.
👋 Also check out Dufftown → Milton Keynes if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Elgin.
- Duration4h 30m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£235($275)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Crewe, Haymarket then Aberdeen and then to Huntly.
- Duration7h 45m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost£250($295)
Multiple train operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Edinburgh and then to Union Square Bus Station then take the train to Huntly then take the bus to Elgin Bus Station.
- Duration13h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£65($77)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milton Keynes and Dufftown
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Milton Keynes to Dufftown by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £65 ($77) and will take around 13h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £235 ($280).
The distance between Milton Keynes and Dufftown is around 760km (472 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 620km (385 miles)
It takes around 7h 45m to get from Milton Keynes and Dufftown by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Milton Keynes to Dufftown is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx £235 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Milton Keynes and Dufftown, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £65 ($77) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Milton Keynes and Dufftown. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Milton Keynes to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Crewe, Haymarket, Aberdeen and Huntly. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.
Avanti West Coast, London Midland, First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Milton Keynes and Dufftown. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 7h 45m, 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 Milton Keynes and Dufftown. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Elgin Bus Station and then to Dufftown The Clock Tower. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Milton Keynes to Dufftown. We recommend that you fly from London Luton (LTN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Elgin Bus Station and then to Dufftown The Clock Tower. instead which will take 4h 45m.
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 Milton Keynes and Dufftown. The distance is around 805km (500 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milton Keynes to Dufftown is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around £250 ($295).
Compare travel optionsbetween Milton Keynes and Dufftown
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 4h 30m | £235($275) | every 3 hours | 760km (472 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 4h 45m | £170($200) | every 3 hours | 804km (500 miles) |
| Train to London Euston, plane | 5hrs | £300($355) | every 3 hours | 896km (557 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 20m | £235($280) | every 3 hours | 765km (475 miles) |
| Train to London Euston, plane and bus | 4h 50m | £225($265) | every 3 hours | 911km (566 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 5hrs | £150($180) | every 3 hours | 786km (488 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 7h 45m | £250($295) | every 3 hours | 852km (529 miles) |
| Train via Crewe | 9hrs | £205($240) | twice daily | 914km (568 miles) |
| Train via Crewe | 10h 30m | £95($115) | once a week | 882km (548 miles) |
Bus and Train | 13h 35m | £65($77) | twice daily | 873km (543 miles) |
Drive | 8h 35m | £140($165) | on demand | 805km (500 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Milton Keynes and Dufftown
Train operators
London Midland
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Airlines
Loganair
Bus companies
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