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 £50 - £140 and takes 12h 13m.

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 Station, Bus Station Stance 5, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.

How far is it from Preston to Dufftown?

The distance between Preston and Dufftown is 372 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 via Aberdeen which takes 7h 39m and costs £160 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m 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 via Aberdeen which takes 7h 39m and costs £160 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £140 and takes 12h 13m.

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 57m to drive from Preston to Dufftown.

Where can I stay near Dufftown?

There are 189+ 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 via Aberdeen
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Huntlytrain
7h 39m
£168–314
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk093
12h 13m
£51–135
Drive 320.4 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Dufftowncar 320.4 mi
5h 57m
£79–114
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 Huntlybus
7h 48m
£89–234
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Larberttrain
2. Take the train from Larbert to Elgintrain Glasgow Queen Street - Elgin
10h 34m
£128–235
Train #2
1. Take the train from Preston to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
11h 33m
£116–196
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 to Elgintrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Clock Towerbus
8h 25m
£114–267
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 Huntlybus
8h 48m
£109–270

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

19Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

£107Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Preston to Dufftown.

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Distance: 369.9 mi
Duration: 7h 39m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Dufftown via Haymarket, Aberdeen, and Huntly in around 7h 39m. 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 12h 13m.

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