How to travel from Newport to Dufftown, United Kingdom

The distance between Newport and Dufftown is around 836km (519 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Newport 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Elgin.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    £310($365)
Operated by

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4 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration8h 60m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £275($325)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Dunbar Asda Spott Rd then Edinburgh Princes Street and then to Aviemore Train Station.

  • Duration11h 35m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £165($200)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Dufftown.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Distance842km (523 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newport and Dufftown

There are several options for getting from Newport to Dufftown by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around £160 ($190) and will take around 7h 20m. 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 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £175 ($205).

The distance between Newport and Dufftown is around 836km (519 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 651km (405 miles)

It takes around 8h 60m to get from Newport and Dufftown by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Newport to Dufftown is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx £175 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Newport and Dufftown, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around £160 ($190) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Newport and Dufftown. It typically takes around 8h 60m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Newport 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 8h 60m.

Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, First ScotRail Service, LNER and CrossCountry run train services between Newport and Dufftown. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 8h 60m, 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 Newport and Dufftown. It typically takes around 11h 35m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Newport to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bond St, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd, Edinburgh Princes Street, Aviemore Train Station and Grantown-on-Spey The Square. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 11h 35m.

Megabus UK, East Coast Buses and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Newport and Dufftown. Buses run twice a week and take around 11h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newport to Dufftown. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Elgin Bus Station and then to Dufftown The Clock Tower. instead which will take 4h 35m.

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 Newport and Dufftown. The distance is around 842km (523 miles) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newport to Dufftown is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 60m and will usually cost around £275 ($325).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Newport and Dufftown

Transport options from Newport to Dufftown
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
4h 50m
£310($365)
every 3 hours844km (525 miles)
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane5h 45m
£270($320)
every 3 hours839km (522 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane7h 20m
£160($190)
every 3 hours929km (577 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 35m
£175($205)
every 3 hours836km (519 miles)
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane and bus5h 35m
£270($320)
every 3 hours845km (525 miles)
Train
8h 60m
£275($325)
every 3 hours882km (548 miles)
Bus
11h 35m
£165($200)
twice a week993km (617 miles)
Drive
9hrs
£145($170)
on demand842km (523 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