The distance between Peak District National park and Dufftown is around 624km (388 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 25m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Peak District National park 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 → Peak District National park if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Elgin Bus Station and then to Dufftown The Clock Tower.
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Take the train to Haymarket then Aberdeen and then to Huntly.
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Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Aviemore Train Station.
There are several options for getting from Peak District National park to Dufftown by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around £89 ($105) and will take around 5h 25m.
The distance between Peak District National park and Dufftown is around 624km (388 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 468km (291 miles)
It takes around 8h 10m to get from Peak District National park and Dufftown by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Peak District National park to Dufftown is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx £89 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Peak District National park and Dufftown, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around £89 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Peak District National park and Dufftown. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Peak District National park to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edale, Manchester Piccadilly, Haymarket, Aberdeen and Huntly. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.
TransPennine Express Service, First ScotRail Service, LNER and CrossCountry run train services between Peak District National park and Dufftown. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 8h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Peak District National park and Dufftown. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Peak District National park to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Edale, Manchester Piccadilly, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, Aviemore Train Station and Grantown-on-Spey The Square. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11hrs.
Megabus UK, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Peak District National park and Dufftown. Buses run once daily and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Peak District National park to Dufftown. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly 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 5h 25m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Peak District National park and Dufftown. The distance is around 625km (388 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peak District National park to Dufftown is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around £145 ($170).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train, Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 5h 25m | £89($105) | every 3 hours | 625km (388 miles) |
Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane and bus | 5h 35m | £100($115) | every 3 hours | 624km (388 miles) |
Train to Sheffield, plane and bus | 6h 10m | £275($325) | every 3 hours | 846km (526 miles) |
Train to Sheffield, plane and bus | 6h 20m | £270($320) | every 3 hours | 841km (522 miles) |
Train | 8h 10m | £145($170) | every 3 hours | 686km (426 miles) |
Bus | 11hrs | £145($175) | once daily | 698km (434 miles) |
Drive | 7hrs | £110($130) | on demand | 625km (388 miles) |
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The following major airports near Dufftown offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.