How to travel from Stratford-upon-Avon to Dufftown, United Kingdom

The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Dufftown is around 725km (450 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Stratford-upon-Avon 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 DufftownStratford-upon-Avon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to London Marylebone and then to Luton Airport Parkway then fly from London Luton (LTN) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Elgin.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    £200($240)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Smethwick Galton Bridge High Level, Haymarket then Aberdeen and then to Huntly.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £230($275)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Aviemore Train Station.

  • Duration13h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £150($175)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Dufftown.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Distance755km (469 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Dufftown

There are several options for getting from Stratford-upon-Avon to Dufftown by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around £135 ($160) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £220 ($265).

The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Dufftown is around 725km (450 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 591km (367 miles)

It takes around 8h 30m to get from Stratford-upon-Avon and Dufftown by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Dufftown is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx £220 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Dufftown, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around £135 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stratford-upon-Avon and Dufftown. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stratford-upon-Avon to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Smethwick Galton Bridge High Level, Wolverhampton, Haymarket, Aberdeen and Huntly. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.

London Midland, Avanti West Coast, First ScotRail Service, LNER and CrossCountry run train services between Stratford-upon-Avon 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

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Stratford-upon-Avon and Dufftown. It typically takes around 13h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stratford-upon-Avon to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Solihull Station Interchange, Digbeth Park St, Digbeth Hinckley St, Buchanan Bus Station, Aviemore Train Station and Grantown-on-Spey The Square. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 25m.

FlixBus, Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Dufftown. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stratford-upon-Avon to Dufftown. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham Moor Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Elgin then take the bus to Dufftown The Clock Tower. instead which will take 5h 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 Stratford-upon-Avon and Dufftown. The distance is around 755km (469 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Dufftown is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 30m and will usually cost around £230 ($275).

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Transport options from Stratford-upon-Avon to Dufftown
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
6h 35m
£200($240)
every 3 hours954km (593 miles)
Train to Birmingham Moor Street, plane and bus4h 55m
£220($265)
every 3 hours730km (454 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 5m
£220($260)
every 3 hours725km (450 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane6h 25m
£220($260)
every 3 hours972km (604 miles)
Train to Birmingham Moor Street, plane and bus6h 30m
£135($160)
every 3 hours756km (470 miles)
Train
8h 30m
£230($275)
every 3 hours802km (498 miles)
Bus
13h 25m
£150($175)
once daily843km (524 miles)
Drive
8h 10m
£130($155)
on demand755km (469 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