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 £40 - £85 and takes 15h 35m.

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 6h 32m and costs £110 - £260.

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 Kingsway GD and arriving at Buchan House via Buchanan Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station and Park & Ride Stance 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.

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 via Crewe which takes 11h 53m and costs £100 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m 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 Megabus UK, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Peterhead?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Peterhead is to train via Crewe which takes 11h 53m and costs £100 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 15h 35m.

Where does the Cardiff to Peterhead bus arrive?

Cardiff to Peterhead bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Peterhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Peterhead is 521 miles. It takes approximately 9h 42m to drive from Cardiff to Peterhead.

Where can I stay near Peterhead?

There are 129+ hotels available in Peterhead.

Cardiff to Peterhead - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and line 61 bus

There are 12 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 Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BRS - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Adelphi to Park & Ride Stance 2
4. Take the bus from Park & Ride Stance 2 to Buchan House
6h 32m
£110–251
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus StationM19
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationM9
15h 35m
£44–82
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
11h 53m
£107–350
Drive 518.1 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Peterhead518.1 mi
9h 42m
£130–188
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
7h 24m
£122–309
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LHR - ABZ
7h 29m
£132–401
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
9h 11m
£77–317
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen
9h 40m
£75–217
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
9h 20m
£101–379
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Inverurie
9h 7m
£84–263
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple MeadsCardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to AberdeenExeter St Davids - Aberdeen / ...
13h 9m
£317–638
Bus via Newcastle upon Tyne
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-TyneUk078
2. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Aberdeen Bus StationUkn11
18h 33m
£46–116

Cardiff to Peterhead by train and bus

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11h 53mAverage Duration

£107Cheapest Price

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Distance: 491.1 mi
Duration: 6h 32m

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 Stance 2 in around 11h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Buchan House via Buchanan Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station, and Park & Ride Stance 2 in around 15h 35m.

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