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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Dufftown is to drive which costs £75 - £120 and takes 5h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Dufftown is to drive which takes 5h 57m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Dufftown?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Dufftown. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at The Clock Tower via Buchanan Bus Stn, Cairngorm Hotel and The Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Dufftown?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Dufftown. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Dufftown via Haymarket, Aberdeen and Keith Town. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.

How far is it from Preston to Dufftown?

The distance between Preston and Dufftown is 380 miles. The road distance is 322.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Dufftown without a car is to train which takes 9h 3m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 3m to get from Preston to Dufftown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Dufftown bus from?

Preston to Dufftown bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Dufftown train from?

Preston to Dufftown train services, operated by Virgin West Coast Trains, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Dufftown?

The best way to get from Preston to Dufftown is to train which takes 9h 3m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 50m.

Where does the Preston to Dufftown bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Dufftown train arrive?

Preston to Dufftown train services, operated by Virgin West Coast Trains, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Preston to Dufftown?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Dufftown is 322 miles. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Preston to Dufftown.

Where can I stay near Dufftown?

There are 184+ hotels available in Dufftown.

Preston to Dufftown - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Preston 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 Preston to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Keith Stationtrain
9h 3m
Drive 320.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Preston to Dufftowncar 320.4 mi
5h 57m
£79–113
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Aviemore stationbus
3. Take the bus from The Square to The Clock Towerbus 36A
10h 50m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Keith Reidhaven Squarebus
7h 30m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Aviemoretrain London Euston - Inverness
2. Take the bus from Coach Park to The Clock Towerbus 36A
10h 1m
Bus via Lancaster
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Aviemore stationbus
3. Take the bus from Coach Park to The Clock Towerbus 36A
13h 8m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train, line 36 bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgintrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Clock Towerbus
7h 52m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston 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 50m

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

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Map of how to get from Preston to Dufftown.

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Distance: 378.1 mi
Duration: 9h 3m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Dufftown via Haymarket, Aberdeen, Keith Station, and Keith Town in around 9h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Clock Tower via Buchanan Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Stn, Cairngorm Hotel, and The Square in around 10h 50m.

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