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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Peterhead is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Peterhead is to drive which takes 5h 20m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Peterhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham station to Peterhead. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand G and arriving at Buchan House via John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Peterhead?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Peterhead. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Aberdeen via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

How far is it from Durham to Peterhead?

The distance between Durham and Peterhead is 302 miles. The road distance is 273.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Peterhead without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs £95 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Durham to Peterhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Peterhead bus from?

Durham to Peterhead bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Where do I catch the Durham to Peterhead train from?

Durham to Peterhead train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.

Train, bus or fly from Durham to Peterhead?

The best way to get from Durham to Peterhead is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs £95 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus via Edinburgh, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 20m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £260 and takes 8h 27m.

Where does the Durham to Peterhead bus arrive?

Durham to Peterhead bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Durham to Peterhead train arrive?

Durham to Peterhead train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Aberdeen station.

Can I drive from Durham to Peterhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Peterhead is 274 miles. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Durham to Peterhead.

Where can I stay near Peterhead?

There are 157+ hotels available in Peterhead.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Durham 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
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Aberdeentrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
6h 1m
£96–205
Bus via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk092 / ...
9h 20m
£32–51
Drive 272 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Peterheadcar 272 mi
5h 20m
£66–95
Fly from Newcastle
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane NCL - ABZ
8h 27m
£80–255
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Sheffield - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
6h 38m
£91–218
Bus
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Union Square Bus Stationbus Ukn11
9h 47m
£32–50
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Durham to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
7h 49m
£130–315
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Durham to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LBA - ABZ
10h 3m
£121–280

Durham to Peterhead by train and bus

14Weekly Services

6h 1mAverage Duration

£96Cheapest 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 £140–210 and the journey takes 4h 16m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route twice 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 20m.

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