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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Dufftown is to bus which costs £50 - £85 and takes 11h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Dufftown is to fly and train and line 36 bus which takes 6h 1m and costs £95 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Dufftown?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Dufftown. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at The Clock Tower via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 4, Reiket Lane and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Dufftown?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Dufftown. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Dufftown via Haymarket, Aberdeen and Keith Town. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.

How far is it from Manchester to Dufftown?

The distance between Manchester and Dufftown is 392 miles. The road distance is 353.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Dufftown without a car is to train which takes 9h 47m and costs £130 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Manchester to Dufftown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Dufftown bus from?

Manchester to Dufftown bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Dufftown train from?

Manchester to Dufftown train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Dufftown?

The best way to get from Manchester to Dufftown is to train which takes 9h 47m and costs £130 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 11h 48m.

Where does the Manchester to Dufftown bus arrive?

Manchester to Dufftown bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Dufftown train arrive?

Manchester to Dufftown train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Dufftown?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Dufftown is 354 miles. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Manchester to Dufftown.

Where can I stay near Dufftown?

There are 169+ hotels available in Dufftown.

Manchester to Dufftown - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Dufftown by train, bus, car, plane, or tram

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 Manchester Piccadilly to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Newtonmorebus
3. Drive from Newtonmore to Dufftowncar
8h 3m
£105–172
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Reiket Lanebus M96
11h 48m
£51–84
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Keith Stationtrain
9h 47m
£137–278
Drive 351.5 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Dufftowncar 351.5 mi
6h 31m
£87–126
Fly Manchester Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train, line 36 bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgintrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Clock Towerbus
6h 1m
£99–234
Train, bus, drive via Wigan Wallgate
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Clan McPherson Museumbus M91
3. Drive from Clan McPherson Museum to Dufftowncar
9h 51m
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Stirlingtrain
3. Take the train from Stirling to Elgintrain
12h 10m
£161–289
Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, bus, tram
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Keith Reidhaven Squarebus
3. Take the tram from Keith Town to Dufftowntram
6h 52m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Keith Reidhaven Squarebus
8h 39m
£111–249

Manchester to Dufftown by bus

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11h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 389.3 mi
Duration: 8h 3m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Dufftown via Haymarket, Aberdeen, Keith Station, and Keith Town in around 9h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to The Clock Tower via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 4, Reiket Lane, and Bus Station in around 11h 48m.

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