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How to get fromDurham to Peterheadby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Durham to Aberdeentrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
    6h 1m
    £95–178

  2. Bus via Edinburgh

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Uk092 / ...
    9h 27m
    £31–45

  3. Drive  272 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Peterheadcar car 272 mi
    5h 21m
    £68–98

  4. Fly from Newcastle, bus, line 61 bus

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane NCL - ABZ
    2. Take the bus from Adelphi to Park & Ridebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Buchan Housebus bus
    7h 53m
    £99–254

  5. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Sheffield - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen
    6h 39m
    £80–179

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11
    9h 47m
    £31–44

  7. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Durham to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    7h 52m
    £121–307

  8. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Durham to Leedstrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane LBA - ABZ
    10h 6m
    £122–283

Durham to Peterhead by train and bus

Calendar18Weekly Services
Duration6h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 300.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Durham to Aberdeen twice daily. Tickets cost £110–180 and the journey takes 4h 16m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand G to Buchan House via John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station, and Park & Ride in around 9h 27m.

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