How to travel from Seaton to Dufftown, United Kingdom

The distance between Seaton and Dufftown is around 447km (278 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Seaton 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Elgin.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    £255($300)
Operated by

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Train

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

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £130($155)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Newcastle upon Tyne Eldon Square Bus Station then Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Aviemore Train Station.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £145($170)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Dufftown.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Distance464km (288 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seaton and Dufftown

There are several options for getting from Seaton to Dufftown by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £130 ($155) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £280 ($330).

The distance between Seaton and Dufftown is around 447km (278 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 750km (466 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Seaton and Dufftown by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Seaton to Dufftown is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £280 ($330).

The cheapest way to travel between Seaton 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 Seaton and Dufftown. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Seaton to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newcastle, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Huntly. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

Northern Rail, LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express Service, Greater Anglia and First ScotRail Service run train services between Seaton and Dufftown. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6hrs, 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 Seaton and Dufftown. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Seaton to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Middlesbrough Bus Station Stand 11, Newcastle upon Tyne Eldon Square Bus Station, Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street, Edinburgh Bus Station, Aviemore Train Station and The Square. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 20m.

Go North East, Megabus UK, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Seaton and Dufftown. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Seaton to Dufftown. We recommend that you 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 3h 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 Seaton and Dufftown. The distance is around 464km (288 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

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

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Compare travel optionsbetween Seaton and Dufftown

Transport options from Seaton to Dufftown
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 50m
£255($300)
twice a week447km (278 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus3h 50m
£280($330)
every 3 hours479km (297 miles)
Train
6hrs
£130($155)
every 3 hours543km (338 miles)
Bus
9h 20m
£145($170)
once daily559km (348 miles)
Drive
5h 40m
£80($95)
on demand464km (288 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