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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Peterhead is to bus which costs £70 - £130 and takes 20h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Peterhead is to train and fly and bus and line 61 bus which takes 7h 13m and costs £110 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Peterhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Peterhead. However, there are services departing from Cardiff North Road and arriving at Buchan House via London Victoria, Union Square Bus Station and Park & Ride Stance 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 23m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Peterhead?

The distance between Cardiff and Peterhead is 494 miles. The road distance is 521.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Peterhead without a car is to train which takes 12h 46m and costs £300 - £440.

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

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Cardiff to Peterhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Peterhead bus from?

Cardiff to Peterhead bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Peterhead?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Peterhead is to train which takes 12h 46m and costs £300 - £440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £130 and takes 20h 23m.

Where does the Cardiff to Peterhead bus arrive?

Cardiff to Peterhead bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Peterhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Peterhead is 521 miles. It takes approximately 9h 46m to drive from Cardiff to Peterhead.

Where can I stay near Peterhead?

There are 136+ hotels available in Peterhead.

Cardiff to Peterhead - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and line 61 bus

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Peterhead by train, plane, bus, or car

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

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus, line 61 bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BRS - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Erroll Street to Park & Ride Stance 2bus
4. Take the bus from Park & Ride Stance 2 to Buchan Housebus
7h 13m
£116–272
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus Uk042 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus Ukn11
20h 23m
£75–128
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Aberdeentrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
12h 46m
£305–432
Drive 518.1 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Peterheadcar 518.1 mi
9h 46m
£127–183
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
7h 57m
£142–294
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LHR - ABZ
8h 24m
£155–467
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
9h 30m
£111–265
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain
9h 51m
£131–300
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
9h 24m
£142–318
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Aberdeentrain
9h 55m
£112–288

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) flights

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Peterhead.

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Distance: 491 mi
Duration: 7h 13m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Buchan House via Bristol Parkway, Aberdeen, Union Square Bus Station, and Park & Ride Stance 2 in around 12h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Buchan House via London Victoria, Union Square Bus Station, and Park & Ride Stance 2 in around 20h 23m.

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