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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Dufftown
Cheapest price
$32
Average price
$32
Fastest journey
3 h 54 m
Average duration
3 h 54 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
165 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Dufftown is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Dufftown will cost around $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
Of the 1 trains that leave Edinburgh for Dufftown on Thu, May 14, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 14 the direct trains cover the 165 km distance in an average of 3 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 54 m .
On Thu, May 14 the slowest trains will take 3 h 54 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
9:30 AM3h54Edinburgh1:24 PMDufftown$321One-way0 transfers
- 9:30 AM3h54Edinburgh1:24 PMDufftown$321One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Edinburgh to Dufftown
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Dufftown among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $32, and a flight costs an average of $162.
Distance: 102 miles (165 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$61 Average price Cheapest | $330 Average price | $78 Average price | $96 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 45m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Dufftown:
A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Dufftown costing on average $78 (€62).
A train is $269 (€215) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Dufftown costing on average $330 (€265).
Other travel options to Dufftown take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 4m.
Flight takes on average 6h 45m.
Tickets start at around $61 (€49) compared to roughly $96 (€77) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $35 (€28). The journey takes 3h 50m versus 3h 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Edinburgh to Dufftown train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Dufftown trains for tomorrow, Thursday, May 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:30 AM Edinburgh | 3h54 | 1:24 PM Dufftown | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Dufftown
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Edinburgh to Dufftown run on average 15 times per day, taking around 3h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 19:39. The fastest train covers the 102 miles (165 km) distance in 3h 19m.
Distance 102 miles (165 km) |
Average train duration 3h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 3h 19m |
First train 5:30 AM |
Last train 7:39 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Scotrail from Edinburgh to Dufftown trainsScotrail trains will get you between Edinburgh and Dufftown from $32 (€26). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Dufftown
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Dufftown by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dufftown, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edinburgh to Dufftown
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
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