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Banff travel guide

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You're Going to Love Banff

With a population of 3,914, Banff is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Banff to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Banff

Banff in January
Estimated hotel price
£79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Banff in January
Estimated hotel price
£79
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Banff

Plane

Although Banff doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), which is located 34 miles from Banff. Inverness Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Banff departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Banff, followed by LNER. The train journey from Banff to London takes 7h 06m and costs around £192 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £26 for a 7h 07m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Banff is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 121 miles from Banff. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Banff using Megabus or FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Banff takes 185 miles and will cost you around £26. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 200 miles.

Plane

Although Banff doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), which is located 34 miles from Banff. Inverness Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Banff departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Banff, followed by LNER. The train journey from Banff to London takes 7h 06m and costs around £192 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £26 for a 7h 07m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Banff is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 121 miles from Banff. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Banff using Megabus or FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Banff takes 185 miles and will cost you around £26. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 200 miles.

Airports near Banff

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
DNDDundee

Airlines serving Banff

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
China Southern
Good (96 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,068 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
American Airlines
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Where to stay in Banff

Average rates range from around £170 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £103 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Banff

Most booked hotels in Banff

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Durn House
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£91+
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Coasters Holiday Flats
0 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Bankhead Steading Accommodation Aberdeenshire
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Fife Lodge Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£104+
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The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£103+
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Banff Springs Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Hiring a car in Banff

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Banff (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Banff (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77.

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