What is the cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Peterhead?

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Peterhead is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Peterhead?

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Peterhead is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs £60 - £90.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Peterhead?

The distance between Cairnryan and Peterhead is 267 miles. The road distance is 251.4 miles.

How do I travel from Cairnryan to Peterhead without a car?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Peterhead without a car is to bus and train and taxi which takes 6h 14m and costs £110 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Cairnryan to Peterhead?

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Cairnryan to Peterhead, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Peterhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Peterhead is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Cairnryan to Peterhead.

Where can I stay near Peterhead?

There are 125+ hotels available in Peterhead.

Cairnryan to Peterhead - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Cairnryan to Peterhead by bus, train, taxi, car, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the taxi from Aberdeen to Peterheadtaxi
6h 14m
£110–189
Drive 249.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Peterheadcar 249.9 mi
4h 42m
£62–89
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverurietrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness
8h 26m
£109–154
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane GLA - ABZ
4. Take the taxi from Aberdeen-Airport-ABZ to Peterheadtaxi
8h 44m
£186–298
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus
3. Take the taxi from Union Square Bus Station to Peterheadtaxi
6h 19m
£91–120
Car ferry to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHD - ABZ
3. Take the taxi from Aberdeen-Airport-ABZ to Peterheadtaxi
6h 42m
£190–345

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) flights

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4h 27mAverage Duration

£44Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Peterhead.

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Distance: 265.5 mi
Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Peterhead, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Cairnryan to Peterhead. However, you can take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, take the train to Aberdeen, then take the taxi to Peterhead. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stena Terminal to Peterhead via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Queen Street, Inverurie, Town Hall, and Park & Ride Stance 3 in around 8h 26m.

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