What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to Dufftown?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Dufftown is to bus which costs £45 - £95 and takes 16h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Dufftown?

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Dufftown is to train and fly and line 36 bus which takes 7h 20m and costs £65 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Dufftown?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Dufftown. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at The Clock Tower via Asda, Union Square Bus Station, Reiket Lane and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Dufftown?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Dufftown. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Dufftown via Sheffield, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen and Keith Town. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.

How far is it from Leicester to Dufftown?

The distance between Leicester and Dufftown is 504 miles. The road distance is 422.3 miles.

How do I travel from Leicester to Dufftown without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester to Dufftown without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 12h 33m and costs £65 - £330.

How long does it take to get from Leicester to Dufftown?

It takes approximately 10h 54m to get from Leicester to Dufftown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Dufftown bus from?

Leicester to Dufftown bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Asda station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Dufftown train from?

Leicester to Dufftown train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Dufftown?

The best way to get from Leicester to Dufftown is to train via Edinburgh which takes 12h 33m and costs £65 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £95 and takes 16h 41m.

Where does the Leicester to Dufftown bus arrive?

Leicester to Dufftown bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.

Where does the Leicester to Dufftown train arrive?

Leicester to Dufftown train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Dufftown?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Dufftown is 422 miles. It takes approximately 8h 9m to drive from Leicester to Dufftown.

Where can I stay near Dufftown?

There are 167+ hotels available in Dufftown.

Leicester to Dufftown - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Leicester to Dufftown by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus, drive
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the bus from George Street to Newtonmorebus
4. Drive from Newtonmore to Dufftowncar
10h 54m
£58–290
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Asda to Union Square Bus Stationbus Ukn11
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Reiket Lanebus M96
16h 41m
£46–92
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Clan McPherson Museumbus M91
3. Drive from Clan McPherson Museum to Dufftowncar
13h 23m
Drive 419.9 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Dufftowncar 419.9 mi
8h 9m
£102–147
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, line 36 bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
4. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgintrain
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Clock Towerbus
7h 20m
£69–184
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Keith Stationtrain
12h 33m
£65–327
Train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
12h 48m
£170–298
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Keith Reidhaven Squarebus
7h 54m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgintrain
8h 16m
£139–280
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LTN - ABZ
4. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Keith Reidhaven Squarebus
8h 17m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Elgintrain
10h 41m
£70–219
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Keith Reidhaven Squarebus
9h 14m

Leicester to Dufftown by train and bus

8Weekly Services

12h 48mAverage Duration

£170Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Leicester to Dufftown.

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Distance: 501 mi
Duration: 10h 54m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Dufftown, Scotland?

You can take a train from Leicester to Dufftown via Sheffield, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, Keith Station, and Keith Town in around 12h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to The Clock Tower via M&S, Asda, Union Square Bus Station, Reiket Lane, and Bus Station in around 16h 41m.

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