How to travel from Ripon to Dufftown, United Kingdom

The distance between Ripon and Dufftown is around 508km (316 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 5m.

4 routes found

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

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Taxi, Plane, Train and Bus

Take a taxi to Durham (MME) then fly from Durham (MME) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Elgin then take the bus to Dufftown The Clock Tower.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    £320($380)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £130($155)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Edinburgh and then to Aviemore Train Station.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £130($155)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Dufftown.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance540km (335 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ripon and Dufftown

There are several options for getting from Ripon to Dufftown by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £130 ($155) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £320 ($380).

The distance between Ripon and Dufftown is around 508km (316 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 381km (237 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from Ripon and Dufftown by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ripon to Dufftown is to take a taxi, then fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx £320 ($380).

The cheapest way to travel between Ripon and Dufftown, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £130 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ripon and Dufftown. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ripon to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Carlton Miniott Railway Station, Northallerton, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Huntly. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

LNER, First ScotRail Service and CrossCountry run train services between Ripon and Dufftown. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ripon and Dufftown. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ripon to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Northallerton Racecourse Lane, Darlington, Darlington, Edinburgh, Aviemore Train Station and The Square. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.

National Express, Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Ripon and Dufftown. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ripon to Dufftown. We recommend that you take a taxi to Durham (MME) then fly from Durham (MME) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Elgin then take the bus to Dufftown The Clock Tower. instead which will take 4h 5m.

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 Ripon and Dufftown. The distance is around 540km (335 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ripon to Dufftown is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around £130 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ripon and Dufftown

Transport options from Ripon to Dufftown
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi, Plane, Train and Bus
4h 5m
£320($380)
every 3 hours508km (316 miles)
Train
6h 35m
£130($155)
twice daily610km (379 miles)
Bus
9h 50m
£130($155)
once daily590km (367 miles)
Drive
6hrs
£95($110)
on demand540km (335 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