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 £35 - £110 and takes 11h 20m.

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 £80 - £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 5, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.

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 16m and costs £85 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m 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 16m and costs £85 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £110 and takes 11h 20m.

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 177+ 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 16m
£88–339
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3Uk093
11h 20m
£35–106
Drive 320.4 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Dufftown320.4 mi
5h 55m
£81–117
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 Reidhaven Square
7h 27m
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 42m
£55–303
Train #2
1. Take the train from Preston to PerthLondon Euston - Inverness
2. Take the train from Perth to ElginGlasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
10h 48m
£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 50m
£115–272
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 Reidhaven Square
8h 34m
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 Reidhaven Square
9h 34m

Preston to Dufftown by bus

174Weekly Buses

11h 20mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 379.1 mi
Duration: 7h 16m

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 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Clock Tower via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 5, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 20m.

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