The distance between Portsmouth and Dufftown is around 897km (557 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 20m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Portsmouth 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 → Portsmouth if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Horsham then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Elgin.
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Take the train to London Waterloo, Edinburgh then Aberdeen and then to Huntly.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Aviemore Train Station.
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There are several options for getting from Portsmouth to Dufftown by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £155 ($180) and will take around 15h 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 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £175 ($210).
The distance between Portsmouth and Dufftown is around 897km (557 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 750km (466 miles)
It takes around 9h 40m to get from Portsmouth and Dufftown by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Portsmouth to Dufftown is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx £175 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Portsmouth and Dufftown, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £155 ($180) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Portsmouth and Dufftown. It typically takes around 9h 40m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Portsmouth to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Waterloo, Euston station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Huntly. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 40m.
South Western Railway, LNER, First ScotRail Service and CrossCountry run train services between Portsmouth and Dufftown. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 9h 40m, 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 Portsmouth and Dufftown. It typically takes around 15h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Portsmouth to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station, Edinburgh Bus Station, Aviemore Train Station and Grantown-on-Spey The Square. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 35m.
National Express, Autokar Polska, Megabus UK, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Portsmouth and Dufftown. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Portsmouth to Dufftown. We recommend that you take the train to Horsham then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Elgin Bus Station and then to Dufftown The Clock Tower. instead which will take 5h 20m.
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 Portsmouth and Dufftown. The distance is around 944km (587 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Portsmouth to Dufftown is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 40m and will usually cost around £210 ($250).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 5 similar | 5h 30m | £165($195) | every 3 hours | 922km (573 miles) |
Train to Woking, plane | 5h 50m | £275($330) | every 3 hours | 897km (557 miles) |
Plane and Train | 7h 20m | £275($325) | every 3 hours | 973km (604 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 20m | £175($210) | every 3 hours | 939km (584 miles) |
Train to Woking, plane and bus | 5h 40m | £205($240) | every 3 hours | 912km (567 miles) |
Train to London Waterloo, plane and bus | 6hrs | £225($265) | every 3 hours | 934km (580 miles) |
Train | 9h 40m | £210($250) | every 3 hours | 1,045km (649 miles) |
Bus | 15h 35m | £155($180) | once daily | 1,117km (694 miles) |
Drive | 10h 10m | £165($195) | on demand | 944km (587 miles) |
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The following major airports near Dufftown offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.