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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Peterhead is to bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 6h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Peterhead is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Peterhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Peterhead. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Buchan House via Town Hall and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Peterhead?

The distance between Edinburgh and Peterhead is 184 miles. The road distance is 152.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Peterhead without a car is to train and bus and line 61 bus which takes 5h 55m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Edinburgh to Peterhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Peterhead bus from?

Edinburgh to Peterhead bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Peterhead bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Peterhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Peterhead is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Edinburgh to Peterhead.

Where can I stay near Peterhead?

There are 160+ hotels available in Peterhead.

Edinburgh to Peterhead - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 61 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Peterhead by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus, line 61 bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverurietrain
3. Take the bus from Town Hall to Park & Ridebus 49
4. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Buchan Housebus 64 / ...
5h 55m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk092 / ...
6h 55m
£22–38
Drive 151.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Peterheadcar 151.4 mi
2h 56m
£37–54
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from George Street to Dundee stationbus Ember
2. Take the train from Dundee to Inverurietrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
7h
£46–85

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Distance: 183.4 mi
Duration: 5h 55m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £14–23 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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