How to travel from Wells to Dufftown, United Kingdom

The distance between Wells and Dufftown is around 826km (513 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 5m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Wells 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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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Elgin Bus Station and then to Dufftown The Clock Tower.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    £175($210)
Operated by

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4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Aberdeen and then to Huntly.

  • Duration11h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £305($360)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Dunbar Asda Spott Rd then Edinburgh Princes Street and then to Aviemore Train Station.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £155($185)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Dufftown.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Distance865km (537 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wells and Dufftown

There are several options for getting from Wells to Dufftown by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around £150 ($175) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £175 ($210).

The distance between Wells and Dufftown is around 826km (513 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 694km (431 miles)

It takes around 11h 25m to get from Wells and Dufftown by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wells to Dufftown is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx £175 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Wells and Dufftown, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around £150 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wells and Dufftown. It typically takes around 11h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wells to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Temple Meads Stn, Aberdeen and Huntly. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 25m.

CrossCountry and First ScotRail Service run train services between Wells and Dufftown. Trains depart once daily and will take around 11h 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 Wells and Dufftown. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wells to Dufftown. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cabot Circus Bond Street, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd, Edinburgh Princes Street, Aviemore Train Station and The Square. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 12hrs.

Megabus UK, East Coast Buses and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Wells and Dufftown. Buses run twice a week and take around 12hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wells to Dufftown. We recommend that you take the bus to Temple Meads Stn 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 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 Wells and Dufftown. The distance is around 865km (537 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wells to Dufftown is to take the train which takes, on average, 11h 25m and will usually cost around £305 ($360).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wells and Dufftown

Transport options from Wells to Dufftown
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 4 similar
5h 5m
£175($210)
5 times a day826km (513 miles)
Plane and Train7h 50m
£150($175)
5 times a day919km (571 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 20m
£275($325)
5 times a day835km (519 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane6h 25m
£265($315)
5 times a day861km (535 miles)
Bus to Bath City Centre, Bus Station, train and plane7hrs
£305($365)
every 3 hours1,018km (633 miles)
Train
11h 25m
£305($360)
once daily1,018km (633 miles)
Bus
12hrs
£155($185)
twice a week979km (608 miles)
Drive
9h 25m
£150($175)
on demand865km (537 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