The distance between Thurso and Dufftown is around 267km (166 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Thurso to Dufftown by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Dufftown → Thurso if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Leirinmore Smoo Cave and then to Inverness Farraline Park.
The Durness Bus
There are several options for getting from Thurso to Dufftown by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 8h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £46 ($55).
The distance between Thurso and Dufftown is around 267km (166 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 130km (81 miles)
It takes around 8h 20m to get from Thurso and Dufftown by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Thurso to Dufftown is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £46 ($55).
The cheapest way to travel between Thurso and Dufftown, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Thurso and Dufftown. We recommend that you drive to Dufftown. instead which will take 3h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Thurso and Dufftown. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Thurso to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Leirinmore Smoo Cave, Inverness Farraline Park, Nairn Bus Station and Elgin Bus Station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.
The Durness Bus run regular bus services between Thurso and Dufftown. Buses run once a week and take around 8h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Thurso to Dufftown. We recommend that you take the bus to Leirinmore Smoo Cave and then to Inverness Farraline Park. instead which will take 8h 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 Thurso and Dufftown. The distance is around 267km (166 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Thurso to Dufftown is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 20m and will usually cost around £19 ($22).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 8h 20m | £19($22) | once a week | 432km (268 miles) |
Drive | 3h 25m | £46($55) | on demand | 267km (166 miles) |
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The Durness Bus
The following major airports near Dufftown offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.