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How to get fromDumfries to Peterheadby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Dumfries to Peterhead by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchan Housebus bus 61 / ...
    7h 25m
    £47–87

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchan Housebus bus 61 / ...
    7h 30m
    £84–163

  3. Drive  222.7 mi

    1. Drive from Dumfries to Peterheadcar car 222.7 mi
    4h 15m
    £57–81

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Court to Princes Streetbus bus 101
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchan Housebus bus 61 / ...
    7h 42m

  5. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Court to Princes Streetbus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Bridge of Don Park and Ridebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Broadfold Road to Buchan Housebus bus 61 / ...
    9h 13m

Dumfries to Peterhead by train and bus

Calendar102Weekly Services
Duration7h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 261.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Peterhead, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Court to Buchan House via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Square Bus Station in around 7h 25m.

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