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How to get fromCarlisle to Dufftownby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlisle to Dufftown by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Huntlytrain train
    6h 32m
    £143–244

  2. Bus via Edinburgh

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus X95
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Falcon Sq to Bus Stationbus bus M96 / ...
    12h 46m
    £38–52

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 5 to Bus Stationbus bus M96 / ...
    9h 52m
    £45–80

  4. Drive  233.9 mi

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Dufftowncar car 233.9 mi
    4h 32m
    £58–84

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Huntlytrain train London Euston - Inverness
    2. Take the bus from The Square to Bus Stationbus bus 10 / ...
    9h 18m
    £65–87

Carlisle to Dufftown by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Dufftown via Haymarket, Aberdeen, and Huntly in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlisle to The Clock Tower via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 5, and Bus Station in around 9h 52m.

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