How to travel from Salisbury to Dufftown, United Kingdom

The distance between Salisbury and Dufftown is around 878km (546 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 10m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Salisbury 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 DufftownSalisbury if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Elgin.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    £320($375)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Clapham Junction, Edinburgh then Aberdeen and then to Huntly.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £215($255)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Bristol Bus & Coach Station, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd then Edinburgh Princes Street and then to Aviemore Train Station.

  • Duration12h 60m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £165($195)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Dufftown.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Distance888km (552 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salisbury and Dufftown

There are several options for getting from Salisbury to Dufftown by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £165 ($195) and will take around 12h 60m. 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 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £185 ($220).

The distance between Salisbury and Dufftown is around 878km (546 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 714km (444 miles)

It takes around 9h 25m to get from Salisbury and Dufftown by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salisbury to Dufftown is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx £185 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Salisbury and Dufftown, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £165 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Salisbury and Dufftown. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Salisbury to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Clapham Junction, London Victoria, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Huntly. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.

South Western Railway, LNER, First ScotRail Service and CrossCountry run train services between Salisbury and Dufftown. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 9h 25m, 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 Salisbury and Dufftown. It typically takes around 12h 60m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Salisbury to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bus & Coach Station, Bristol Bond St, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd, Edinburgh Princes Street, Aviemore Train Station and Grantown-on-Spey The Square. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 12h 60m.

National Express, Megabus UK, East Coast Buses and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Salisbury and Dufftown. Buses run twice a week and take around 12h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salisbury to Dufftown. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Elgin Bus Station and then to Dufftown The Clock Tower. instead which will take 5h 10m.

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 Salisbury and Dufftown. The distance is around 888km (552 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salisbury to Dufftown is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 25m and will usually cost around £215 ($255).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Salisbury and Dufftown

Transport options from Salisbury to Dufftown
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 6 similar
5h 25m
£320($375)
every 3 hours886km (551 miles)
Train to Woking, plane5h 40m
£280($335)
every 3 hours913km (567 miles)
Train to Basingstoke, plane6h 20m
£285($340)
every 3 hours899km (559 miles)
Train to Southampton Airport Parkway, plane7h 25m
£280($330)
every 3 hours982km (610 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 10m
£185($220)
every 3 hours878km (546 miles)
Train to Woking, plane and bus5h 30m
£210($245)
every 3 hours928km (577 miles)
Train to Clapham Junction, plane and bus5h 40m
£200($240)
every 3 hours1,011km (628 miles)
Train
9h 25m
£215($255)
every 3 hours1,060km (658 miles)
Bus
12h 60m
£165($195)
twice a week1,031km (641 miles)
Drive
9h 40m
£155($180)
on demand888km (552 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