How to get from Aberdeen to Dufftown by bus and train?

From Aberdeen to Dufftown by bus and train

To get from Aberdeen to Dufftown in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Aberdeen station to Elgin station. Next, take the 36 bus from New Elgin Road, New Elgin station to The Clock Tower, Dufftown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min.

173min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 3636
Leaves from Aberdeen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Aberdeen
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    86 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    New Elgin Road, New Elgin
    ID 638050491
    150 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Dufftown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station The Clock Tower, Dufftown
    Ride to bus station
    The Clock Tower, Dufftown
    ID 638052392
    49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Aberdeen to Dufftown by bus

To get from Aberdeen to Dufftown in Scotland, take the M96 bus from Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station to Bus Station, Elgin station. Next, take the 36 bus from Bus Station, Elgin station to The Clock Tower, Dufftown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 9 min.

189min
Walk to bus station
Bus - M96M96
Bus - 3636
Leaves from Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070041
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - M96M96
    Wait for bus
    M96
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Elgin
    ID 638053541
    123 min
  • 4
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Dufftown
  • 5
    Ride to bus station The Clock Tower, Dufftown
    Ride to bus station
    The Clock Tower, Dufftown
    ID 638052392
    55 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Aberdeen to Dufftown

The distance between Aberdeen, Scotland and Dufftown, Scotland is approximately 149.45 km, which can typically be travelled in 173 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aberdeen to Dufftown by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Aberdeen

Aberdeen is located at Aberdeen, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen.

Bus stations close to Aberdeen:

  • Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
  • Guild Street, Aberdeen
  • Crown Terrace, Aberdeen

Ferry stations close to Aberdeen:

  • Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen

Public transport stations close to Dufftown, Scotland

Dufftown is located at Dufftown, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Hill Street, Dufftown.

Bus stations close to Dufftown:

  • Hill Street, Dufftown
  • The Clock Tower, Dufftown
  • Glenfiddich Distillery, Dufftown

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From Aberdeen to Dufftown by bus

To get from Aberdeen to Dufftown in Scotland, take the M96 bus from Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station to Bus Station, Elgin station. Next, take the 36 bus from Bus Station, Elgin station to The Clock Tower, Dufftown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 9 min.

189min
Walk to bus station
Bus - M96M96
Bus - 3636
Leaves from Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070041
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - M96M96
    Wait for bus
    M96
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Elgin
    ID 638053541
    123 min
  • 4
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Dufftown
  • 5
    Ride to bus station The Clock Tower, Dufftown
    Ride to bus station
    The Clock Tower, Dufftown
    ID 638052392
    55 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Dufftown?

    The fastest way takes 173 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 36.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Aberdeen to Dufftown?

    The alternative route takes 189 minutes, using Bus line M96, Bus line 36.

  • Is there a direct train between Aberdeen and Dufftown in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 53 min.

  • Which train line goes from Aberdeen to Dufftown in Scotland?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Inverness station near Aberdeen to Elgin station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Elgin station near Dufftown in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Aberdeen to Dufftown in Scotland by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Aberdeen and Dufftown in Scotland by train and bus is about 2 hr 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Aberdeen to get to Dufftown in Scotland?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Inverness station near Aberdeen in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Aberdeen and Dufftown in Scotland?

    Get off the train at the Elgin stop, which is closest to Dufftown in Scotland.

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