How to travel from Sunderland to Dufftown, United Kingdom

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.

4 routes found

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.

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Plane, Train and Bus

Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Elgin then take the bus to Dufftown The Clock Tower.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    £240($285)
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Train

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

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £125($145)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £135($155)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Dufftown.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance431km (268 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sunderland and Dufftown

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sunderland and Dufftown

Transport options from Sunderland to Dufftown
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Train and Bus
4h 20m
£240($285)
twice a week417km (259 miles)
Train
5h 25m
£125($145)
every 3 hours512km (318 miles)
Bus
7h 20m
£135($155)
every 20 mins463km (288 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
£74($88)
on demand431km (268 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