The distance between Torquay and Dufftown is around 956km (594 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 35m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Torquay 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 → Torquay if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Elgin.
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Take the train to Aberdeen and then to Huntly.
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Take the bus to Bristol Bus & Coach Station, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd then Edinburgh Princes Street and then to Aviemore Train Station.
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There are several options for getting from Torquay to Dufftown by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £165 ($200) and will take around 14h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £220 ($265).
The distance between Torquay and Dufftown is around 956km (594 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 777km (483 miles)
It takes around 12hrs to get from Torquay and Dufftown by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Torquay to Dufftown is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx £220 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between Torquay and Dufftown, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £165 ($200) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Torquay and Dufftown. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Torquay to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newton Abbot, Aberdeen and Huntly. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12hrs.
CrossCountry and First ScotRail Service run train services between Torquay and Dufftown. Trains depart once daily and will take around 12hrs, 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 Torquay and Dufftown. It typically takes around 14h 10m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Torquay to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paignton Bus Station, Bristol Bus & Coach Station, Bristol Bond St, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd, Edinburgh Princes Street, Aviemore Train Station and Grantown-on-Spey The Square. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 14h 10m.
National Express, Megabus UK, East Coast Buses and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Torquay and Dufftown. Buses run twice a week and take around 14h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Torquay to Dufftown. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Elgin Bus Station and then to Dufftown The Clock Tower. instead which will take 5h 35m.
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 Torquay and Dufftown. The distance is around 979km (608 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Torquay to Dufftown is to take the train which takes, on average, 12hrs and will usually cost around £365 ($435).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 5h 50m | £355($420) | every 3 hours | 965km (600 miles) |
Train to Exeter St Davids, plane | 7h 35m | £350($415) | every 3 hours | 998km (620 miles) |
Train to Exeter St Davids, plane | 7h 55m | £330($390) | every 3 hours | 1,039km (646 miles) |
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane | 8h 15m | £210($250) | every 3 hours | 1,049km (652 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 35m | £220($265) | every 3 hours | 956km (594 miles) |
Train | 12hrs | £365($435) | once daily | 1,149km (714 miles) |
Bus | 14h 10m | £165($200) | twice a week | 1,118km (695 miles) |
Drive | 10h 25m | £170($200) | on demand | 979km (608 miles) |
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The following major airports near Dufftown offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.