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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Peterhead is to bus which costs £50 - £90 and takes 10h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Peterhead is to train and fly which takes 6h 31m and costs £100 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Peterhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Peterhead. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Buchan House via Buchanan Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station and Park & Ride Stance 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

How far is it from Chester to Peterhead?

The distance between Chester and Peterhead is 401 miles. The road distance is 383.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Peterhead without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 9h 37m and costs £50 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 9h 37m to get from Chester to Peterhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Peterhead bus from?

Chester to Peterhead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Train or bus from Chester to Peterhead?

The best way to get from Chester to Peterhead is to train via Edinburgh which takes 9h 37m and costs £50 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 10h 30m.

Where does the Chester to Peterhead bus arrive?

Chester to Peterhead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Chester to Peterhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Peterhead is 384 miles. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Chester to Peterhead.

Where can I stay near Peterhead?

There are 129+ hotels available in Peterhead.

Chester to Peterhead - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Chester to Peterhead by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to AberdeenEdinburgh - Aberdeen
9h 37m
£52–222
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station830
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationM9
10h 30m
£50–89
Drive 381.6 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Peterhead381.6 mi
6h 43m
£96–139
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
6h 31m
£101–216
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Aberdeen
11h 42m
£162–288
Train to Liverpool, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus, line 61 bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LPL - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Adelphi to Park & Ride Stance 2
4. Take the bus from Park & Ride Stance 2 to Buchan House
8h 5m
£106–209
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
7h 4m
£120–264
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Inverurie
8h 56m
£125–308

Chester to Peterhead by train and bus

37Weekly Services

9h 37mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 398.9 mi
Duration: 9h 37m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Peterhead, Scotland?

You can take a train from Chester to Buchan House via Warrington Bank Quay, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, Union Square Bus Station, and Park & Ride Stance 2 in around 9h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchan House via Buchanan Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station, and Park & Ride Stance 2 in around 10h 30m.

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