The distance between Sunderland and Dufftown is around 417km (259 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Sunderland 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 Dufftown → Sunderland if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Elgin then take the bus to Dufftown The Clock Tower.
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Take the train to Edinburgh then Aberdeen and then to Huntly.
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Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Aviemore Train Station.
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There are several options for getting from Sunderland to Dufftown by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £125 ($145) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £240 ($285).
The distance between Sunderland and Dufftown is around 417km (259 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 302km (188 miles)
It takes around 5h 25m to get from Sunderland and Dufftown by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sunderland to Dufftown is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx £240 ($285).
The cheapest way to travel between Sunderland and Dufftown, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £125 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Sunderland and Dufftown. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Sunderland 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 5h 25m.
LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express Service, Greater Anglia and First ScotRail Service run train services between Sunderland and Dufftown. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sunderland and Dufftown. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Sunderland to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Edinburgh Bus Station, Aviemore Train Station and The Square. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.
FlixBus, Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Sunderland and Dufftown. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sunderland to Dufftown. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Elgin then take the bus to Dufftown The Clock Tower. instead which will take 4h 20m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Sunderland and Dufftown. The distance is around 431km (268 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sunderland to Dufftown is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around £125 ($145).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane, Train and Bus | 4h 20m | £240($285) | twice a week | 417km (259 miles) |
Train | 5h 25m | £125($145) | every 3 hours | 512km (318 miles) |
Bus | 7h 20m | £135($155) | every 20 mins | 463km (288 miles) |
Drive | 5h 20m | £74($88) | on demand | 431km (268 miles) |
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First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
Scottish Citylink
Eastern Airways
The following major airports near Dufftown offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.