How to travel from Perth to Dufftown, United Kingdom

The distance between Perth and Dufftown is around 160km (99 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Perth to Dufftown by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Aberdeen and then to Huntly.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £95($115)
Operated by

First ScotRail Service

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Train to Inverness, bus

Take the train to Inverness and then to Elgin then take the bus to Dufftown The Clock Tower.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £47($56)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Dufftown.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Distance160km (99 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perth and Dufftown

There are several options for getting from Perth to Dufftown by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £47 ($56) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £28 ($33).

The distance between Perth and Dufftown is around 160km (99 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 118km (73 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Perth and Dufftown by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Perth to Dufftown is to drive which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx £28 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Perth and Dufftown, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £47 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Perth and Dufftown. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Perth to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aberdeen and Huntly. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

First ScotRail Service run train services between Perth and Dufftown. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Perth and Dufftown. We recommend that you drive to Dufftown. instead which will take 2h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perth to Dufftown. We recommend that you take the train to Aberdeen and then to Huntly. instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Perth and Dufftown. The distance is around 160km (99 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perth to Dufftown is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £95 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Perth and Dufftown

Transport options from Perth to Dufftown
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 50m
£95($115)
every 3 hours234km (145 miles)
Train to Inverness, bus + 1 similar
4hrs
£47($56)
every 2 hours285km (177 miles)
Train and Bus4h 10m
£47($56)
once daily297km (184 miles)
Drive
2h 5m
£28($33)
on demand160km (99 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