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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Peterhead is to bus which costs £75 - £120 and takes 17h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Peterhead is to train and fly and bus and line 61 bus which takes 6h 17m and costs £170 - £400.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Peterhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Peterhead. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Buchan House via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Union Square Bus Station and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Peterhead?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Peterhead. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Aberdeen via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.

How far is it from Colchester to Peterhead?

The distance between Colchester and Peterhead is 518 miles. The road distance is 530.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Peterhead without a car is to train which takes 11h 1m and costs £200 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Colchester to Peterhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Peterhead bus from?

Colchester to Peterhead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Peterhead train from?

Colchester to Peterhead train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Peterhead?

The best way to get from Colchester to Peterhead is to train which takes 11h 1m and costs £200 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £120 and takes 17h 59m.

Where does the Colchester to Peterhead bus arrive?

Colchester to Peterhead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Colchester to Peterhead train arrive?

Colchester to Peterhead train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Peterhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Peterhead is 530 miles. It takes approximately 9h 56m to drive from Colchester to Peterhead.

Where can I stay near Peterhead?

There are 162+ hotels available in Peterhead.

Colchester to Peterhead - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Colchester 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 London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus, line 61 bus
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LHR - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Adelphi to Park & Ridebus
4. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Buchan Housebus
6h 32m
£113–382
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Union Square Bus Stationbus
17h 59m
£75–118
Train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain Colchester - Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Aberdeentrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
11h 1m
£202–288
Drive 527.3 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Peterheadcar 527.3 mi
9h 56m
£131–190
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus, line 61 bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to Norwichtrain
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane NWI - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Adelphi to Park & Ridebus
4. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Buchan Housebus
6h 17m
£171–394
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus, line 61 bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LGW - ABZ
4. Take the bus from Adelphi to Park & Ridebus
5. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Buchan Housebus
6h 30m
£91–234
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus, line 61 bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LTN - ABZ
4. Take the bus from Adelphi to Park & Ridebus
5. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Buchan Housebus
6h 34m
£83–318
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
8h 28m
£79–227
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus, line 61 bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
4. Take the bus from Adelphi to Park & Ridebus
5. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Buchan Housebus
7h 10m
£129–347
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain
8h 56m
£92–227
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717 / ...
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberdeentrain
15h 21m
£289–432

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) flights

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Distance: 514.9 mi
Duration: 6h 32m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Buchan House via Peterborough, Aberdeen, Union Square Bus Station, and Park & Ride in around 11h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Buchan House via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Union Square Bus Station, and Park & Ride in around 17h 59m.

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