How to travel from Skegness to Dufftown, United Kingdom
The distance between Skegness and Dufftown is around 639km (397 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 45m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Skegness 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.
👋 Also check out Dufftown → Skegness if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Nottingham and then to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Elgin.
- Duration7h 20m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£285($340)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Grantham, Doncaster, Edinburgh then Aberdeen and then to Huntly.
- Duration8h 30m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost£160($190)
Multiple train operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Nottingham Station Street then Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Union Square Bus Station then take the train to Huntly then take the bus to Elgin Bus Station.
- Duration14h 15m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£70($83)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Skegness and Dufftown
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Skegness to Dufftown by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £70 ($83) and will take around 14h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £385 ($460).
The distance between Skegness and Dufftown is around 639km (397 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 525km (326 miles)
It takes around 8h 30m to get from Skegness and Dufftown by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Skegness to Dufftown is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx £385 ($460).
The cheapest way to travel between Skegness and Dufftown, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £70 ($83) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Skegness and Dufftown. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Skegness to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Grantham, Doncaster, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Huntly. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.
East Midlands Railways, LNER, Hull Trains, First ScotRail Service and CrossCountry run train services between Skegness and Dufftown. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 8h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Skegness and Dufftown. We recommend that you take a taxi to Humberside (HUY) then fly from Humberside (HUY) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Elgin. instead which will take 4h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Skegness to Dufftown. We recommend that you take a taxi to Humberside (HUY) then fly from Humberside (HUY) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Elgin. instead which will take 4h 45m.
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 Skegness and Dufftown. The distance is around 745km (463 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Skegness to Dufftown is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 30m and will usually cost around £160 ($190).
Compare travel optionsbetween Skegness and Dufftown
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 7h 20m | £285($340) | every 3 hours | 906km (563 miles) |
| Taxi, Plane and Train | 4h 45m | £385($460) | every 3 hours | 639km (397 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 45m | £215($255) | every 3 hours | 1,006km (625 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 8h 30m | £160($190) | every 3 hours | 846km (526 miles) |
| Train via Grantham | 10hrs | £115($135) | 4 times a week | 909km (565 miles) |
| Train via Arbroath | 10h 50m | £100($115) | once a week | 868km (539 miles) |
Bus and Train | 14h 15m | £70($83) | 3 times a week | 933km (580 miles) |
Drive | 8h 20m | £130($155) | on demand | 745km (463 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Skegness and Dufftown
Train operators
East Midlands Railways
LNER
Hull Trains
First ScotRail Service
Airlines
Eastern Airways
Loganair
Bus companies
Airports near Dufftown
The following major airports near Dufftown offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Inverness Airport (INV)
- Distance
- 57km (35 miles) from Dufftown
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
- Distance
- 62km (38 miles) from Dufftown
Dundee Airport (DND)
- Distance
- 110km (69 miles) from Dufftown