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 £55 - £110 and takes 17h 13m.

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 bus which takes 7h 53m and costs £100 - £220.

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 Broad Marsh Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station, Reiket Lane and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 13m.

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 Chesterfield, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen and Keith Town. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.

How far is it from Leicester to Dufftown?

The distance between Leicester and Dufftown is 524 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 which takes 12h 36m and costs £210 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 12h 36m 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 National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus 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 which takes 12h 36m and costs £210 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 17h 13m.

Where does the Leicester to Dufftown bus arrive?

Leicester to Dufftown bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where does the Leicester to Dufftown train arrive?

Leicester to Dufftown train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Chesterfield 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 182+ hotels available in Dufftown.

Leicester to Dufftown - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 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
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Chesterfieldtrain
2. Take the train from Chesterfield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Keith Stationtrain
12h 36m
£215–384
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Reiket Lanebus M96
17h 13m
£59–109
Drive 419.9 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Dufftowncar 419.9 mi
8h 9m
£105–151
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 53m
£101–218
Train, bus
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 Aviemoretrain
4. Take the bus from Coach Park to The Clock Towerbus 36A
13h 10m
£205–386
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Stockporttrain
3. Take the train from Stockport to Aviemoretrain
4. Take the bus from Coach Park to The Clock Towerbus 36A
15h 7m
£124–220
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
8h 34m
£84–192
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 6m
£116–244
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 7m
£77–203
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Keith Stationtrain
10h 35m
£114–265
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
9h 28m
£138–288

Leicester to Dufftown by bus

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17h 13mAverage Duration

£59Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Leicester to Dufftown.

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Distance: 520.7 mi
Duration: 12h 36m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Dufftown via Chesterfield, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, Keith Station, and Keith Town in around 12h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to The Clock Tower via Broad Marsh Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station, Reiket Lane, and Bus Station in around 17h 13m.

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