How to travel from Padstow to Dufftown, United Kingdom

The distance between Padstow and Dufftown is around 970km (603 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Padstow 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.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Newquay (NQY) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Elgin Bus Station and then to Dufftown The Clock Tower.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    £290($340)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration14h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £390($465)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Dufftown.

  • Duration11h 25m
  • Distance1,074km (667 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padstow and Dufftown

There are several options for getting from Padstow to Dufftown by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around £260 ($310) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £290 ($340).

The distance between Padstow and Dufftown is around 970km (603 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 777km (483 miles)

It takes around 14h 15m to get from Padstow and Dufftown by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Padstow to Dufftown is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx £290 ($340).

The cheapest way to travel between Padstow and Dufftown, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around £260 ($310) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Padstow and Dufftown. It typically takes around 14h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Padstow to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bodmin Parkway Station, Plymouth, Aberdeen and Huntly. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 15m.

Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, First ScotRail Service and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Padstow and Dufftown. Trains depart once daily and will take around 14h 15m, 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 Padstow and Dufftown. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Elgin Bus Station and then to Dufftown The Clock Tower. instead which will take 5h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Padstow to Dufftown. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Elgin Bus Station and then to Dufftown The Clock Tower. instead which will take 5h 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 Padstow and Dufftown. The distance is around 1,074km (667 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padstow to Dufftown is to take the train which takes, on average, 14h 15m and will usually cost around £390 ($465).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Padstow and Dufftown

Transport options from Padstow to Dufftown
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
5h 45m
£290($340)
every 3 hours970km (603 miles)
Plane and Train6hrs
£260($310)
every 3 hours1,060km (658 miles)
Fly to Edinburgh (EDI), train7h 30m
£315($370)
every 3 hours1,013km (629 miles)
Train + 1 similar
14h 15m
£390($465)
once daily1,268km (788 miles)
Train via Edinburgh18h 20m
£315($375)
once a week1,373km (853 miles)
Drive
11h 25m
£185($220)
on demand1,074km (667 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