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How to get fromCardiff to Peterheadby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Peterhead by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus, line 61 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BRS - ABZ
    3. Take the bus from Adelphi to Park & Ridebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Buchan Housebus bus
    6h 21m
    £98–283

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus bus Uk042 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11
    19h 55m
    £81–125

  3. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    11h 31m
    £172–294

  4. Drive  518.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Peterheadcar car 518.1 mi
    9h 47m
    £129–186

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BHX - ABZ
    7h 3m
    £129–299

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane LHR - ABZ
    7h 9m
    £146–457

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    9h
    £99–241

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    8h 28m
    £133–310

  9. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain train
    9h 28m
    £109–241

  10. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Aberdeentrain train London Euston - Inverness
    12h 18m
    £137–199

  11. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Aberdeentrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
    12h 45m
    £267–403

Cardiff to Peterhead by train and bus

Calendar48Weekly Services
Duration11h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 490.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Peterhead, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Buchan House via Crewe, Haymarket, Aberdeen, Union Square Bus Station, and Park & Ride in around 11h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Buchan House via London Victoria, Union Square Bus Station, and Park & Ride in around 19h 55m.

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