There are 4 ways to get from Balmoral Castle to Dufftown by bus, car, or taxi
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Bus via Aberdeen
best- Take the bus from Crathie to Aberdeen Pittodriebus Ember
- Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Reiket Lanebus M96
6h 33m£23–58Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Crathie to Aberdeen Pittodriebus Ember
- Take the bus from Aberdeen Pittodrie to Elgin stationbus Ember
6h 39m£9–66Drive 44.9 mi
- Drive from Balmoral Castle to Dufftowncar 44.9 mi
1h 8m£11–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balmoral Castle to Dufftowntaxi 44.9 mi
1h 8m£150–180
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balmoral Castle to Dufftown is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 1h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Balmoral Castle to Dufftown is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs £10 - £16.
No, there is no direct bus from Balmoral Castle to Dufftown. However, there are services departing from Crathie and arriving at The Clock Tower via St Peter Street, Union Square Bus Station, Reiket Lane and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Balmoral Castle and Dufftown is 149 miles. The road distance is 45.1 miles.
The best way to get from Balmoral Castle to Dufftown without a car is to bus via Aberdeen which takes 6h 33m and costs £23 - £60.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Balmoral Castle to Dufftown, including transfers.
Balmoral Castle to Dufftown bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Crathie station.
Balmoral Castle to Dufftown bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Aberdeen Pittodrie station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balmoral Castle to Dufftown is 45 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Balmoral Castle to Dufftown.
There are 163+ hotels available in Dufftown.
What companies run services between Balmoral Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland and Dufftown, Scotland?
You can take a vehicle from Balmoral Castle to The Clock Tower via Crathie, St Peter Street, Guild Street, Union Square Bus Station, Reiket Lane, and Bus Station in around 6h 33m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Crathie to Aberdeen Pittodrie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £1–26
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Aberdeen Pittodrie to Elgin station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–29
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- 01224591381
- bluebird.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Reiket Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–20
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Estimated price
- £150–180
C & J Nicol
- Phone
- +44 13397 55 654
Ballater Taxis
- Phone
- +44 13397 55 548
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