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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Dufftown is to bus which costs £40 - £90 and takes 11h.

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 55m 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 Station, Bus Station Stance 4, Reiket Lane and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.

How far is it from Preston to Dufftown?

The distance between Preston and Dufftown is 381 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 7h 14m and costs £90 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m 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.

Train or bus from Preston to Dufftown?

The best way to get from Preston to Dufftown is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs £90 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 11h.

Where does the Preston to Dufftown bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Dufftown?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Dufftown is 322 miles. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Preston to Dufftown.

Where can I stay near Dufftown?

There are 163+ hotels available in Dufftown.

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

There are 9 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 Haymarket
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Keith Station
7h 14m
£94–295
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3M10
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Reiket LaneM96
11h
£43–87
Drive 320.4 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Dufftown320.4 mi
5h 55m
£79–113
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Railway Station
7h 1m
Train via Bus Station
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarket
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgin
9h 14m
£61–256
Train #2
1. Take the train from Preston to PerthLondon Euston - Inverness
2. Take the train from Perth to ElginGlasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
10h 22m
£112–182
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train, line 36 bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgin
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Clock Tower
6h 11m
£111–271
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston 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 Railway Station
8h 27m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LPL - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Railway Station
10h 8m

Preston to Dufftown by bus

103Weekly Buses

11hAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Preston to Dufftown.

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Distance: 379.1 mi
Duration: 7h 14m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Dufftown via Haymarket, Aberdeen, and Keith Station in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Clock Tower via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 4, Reiket Lane, and Bus Station in around 11h.

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