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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Huntlytrain train
    6h 42m
    £145–232

  2. Bus via Inverness

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Falcon Sq to Bus Stationbus bus M96 / ...
    9h 15m
    £31–42

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    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 / ...
    8h 42m
    £45–79

  4. Drive  191.5 mi

    1. Drive from Ayr to Dufftowncar car 191.5 mi
    3h 47m
    £48–69

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Elgintrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    8h 42m
    £100–159

Ayr to Dufftown by bus

Calendar116Weekly Buses
Duration8h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 247.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Dufftown, Scotland?

You can take a train from Ayr to Dufftown via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Aberdeen, and Huntly in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to The Clock Tower via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 5, and Bus Station in around 8h 42m.

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