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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Dufftown is to drive which costs £85 - £130 and takes 6h 29m.

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 5h 29m and costs £100 - £250.

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, Union Street, Cumming Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.

How far is it from Manchester to Dufftown?

The distance between Manchester and Dufftown is 412 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 via Aberdeen which takes 8h and costs £95 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 8h 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.

Train or bus from Manchester to Dufftown?

The best way to get from Manchester to Dufftown is to train via Aberdeen which takes 8h and costs £95 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 38m.

Where does the Manchester to Dufftown bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Dufftown?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Dufftown is 354 miles. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Manchester to Dufftown.

Where can I stay near Dufftown?

There are 165+ 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 taxi

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

Train via Aberdeen
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarket
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Keith Station
8h
£99–222
Drive 351.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Manchester to Dufftown351.5 mi
6h 29m
£86–124
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Cumming StreetE7
10h 38m
Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, bus, line 36 bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
2. Take the bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Reidhaven Square
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Clock Tower
5h 52m
Train, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Haymarket
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Railway StationE1
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Mount StreetE11
4. Take the taxi from The Square to Dufftown
11h 15m
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Stirling
3. Take the train from Stirling to Elgin
12h 5m
£118–218
Train, bus, taxi via Wigan Wallgate
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Haymarket
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Railway StationE1
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Mount StreetE11
4. Take the taxi from The Square to Dufftown
12h 26m
Fly Manchester Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train, line 36 bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgin
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Clock Tower
5h 29m
£104–245
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Reidhaven Square
7h 38m

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) flights

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Dufftown.

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Distance: 409.7 mi
Duration: 8h

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

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Dufftown via Haymarket, Aberdeen, and Keith Station in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to The Clock Tower via Buchanan Bus Station, Union Street, Cumming Street, and Bus Station in around 10h 38m.

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