There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Dufftown by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Keith Stationtrain
5h 54m£22–104Bus
- Take the bus from George Street to Union Streetbus E9
6h 45mDrive 141.6 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to Dufftowncar 141.6 mi
3h£35–51Train via Bus Station
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
6h 42m£29–115Train #2
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
- Take the train from Dundee to Elgintrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
7h 4m£43–156Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
7h 28m£24–57
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Dufftown is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Dufftown is to drive which takes 3h and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Dufftown. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at The Clock Tower via Union Street, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Dufftown. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Dufftown via Aberdeen and Keith Town. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Dufftown is 191 miles. The road distance is 142.5 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Dufftown without a car is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs £21 - £110.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Edinburgh to Dufftown, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Dufftown bus services, operated by Ember, depart from George Street station.
Edinburgh to Dufftown train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Dufftown is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs £21 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Dufftown, Scotland?
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dufftown via Aberdeen, Keith Station, and Keith Town in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from George Street to Union Street hourly, and the journey takes 3h 27m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–55
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Aberdeen to Keith Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–27
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Aberdeen to Elgin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–27
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–27
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Dundee to Elgin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £30–45
- 1st Class
- £50–70
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £21–25
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £8–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £6–25
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £250–290
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £230–270
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from George Street to Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01204 327509
- info@atlantictravel.co.uk
- Website
- atlantictravel.co.uk
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- enquiries@parksofhamilton.co.uk
- Website
- parksofhamilton.co.uk
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.parksofhamilton.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh to Dufftown bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Union Street station.
Edinburgh to Dufftown train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Dufftown is 142 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Edinburgh to Dufftown.
There are 165+ hotels available in Dufftown.