How to travel from Stirling to Dufftown, United Kingdom

The distance between Stirling and Dufftown is around 208km (129 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Stirling to Dufftown by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Huntly.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £105($125)
Operated by

First ScotRail Service

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Drive

Drive to Dufftown.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance208km (129 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stirling and Dufftown

There are several options for getting from Stirling to Dufftown by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £105 ($125) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £36 ($43).

The distance between Stirling and Dufftown is around 208km (129 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 156km (97 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Stirling and Dufftown by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stirling to Dufftown is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £36 ($43).

The cheapest way to travel between Stirling and Dufftown, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £105 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stirling and Dufftown. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stirling to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Huntly. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

First ScotRail Service run train services between Stirling and Dufftown. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Stirling and Dufftown. We recommend that you drive to Dufftown. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stirling to Dufftown. We recommend that you take the train to Huntly. instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Stirling and Dufftown. The distance is around 208km (129 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stirling to Dufftown is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stirling and Dufftown

Transport options from Stirling to Dufftown
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 25m
£105($125)
6 times a week287km (178 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
£36($43)
on demand208km (129 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