The distance between Preston and Dufftown is around 529km (329 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Preston 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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Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Elgin.
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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 Inverness.
There are several options for getting from Preston to Dufftown by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £58 ($69) and will take around 10hrs. 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 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £90 ($110).
The distance between Preston and Dufftown is around 529km (329 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 411km (255 miles)
It takes around 5h 50m to get from Preston and Dufftown by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Preston to Dufftown is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx £90 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Preston and Dufftown, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £58 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Preston and Dufftown. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Preston to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Haymarket, Aberdeen and Huntly. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.
Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service, First ScotRail Service, LNER and CrossCountry run train services between Preston and Dufftown. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 50m, 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 Preston and Dufftown. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Preston to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buchanan Bus Station, Inverness, Nairn Bus Station and Elgin Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10hrs.
Megabus UK, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Preston and Dufftown. Buses run once daily and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Preston to Dufftown. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport 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 4h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Preston and Dufftown. The distance is around 529km (329 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Preston to Dufftown is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around £185 ($215).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 5hrs | £100($120) | every 3 hours | 635km (395 miles) |
Train to Birmingham International, plane | 5h 50m | £255($305) | every 3 hours | 850km (528 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 50m | £90($110) | every 3 hours | 636km (395 miles) |
Train | 5h 50m | £185($215) | every 3 hours | 597km (371 miles) |
Bus | 10hrs | £58($69) | once daily | 679km (422 miles) |
Drive | 5h 55m | £90($110) | on demand | 529km (329 miles) |
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The following major airports near Dufftown offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.