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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Peterhead is to bus which costs £100 - £180 and takes 16h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Peterhead is to train and fly which takes 9h 43m and costs £110 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Peterhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Peterhead. However, there are services departing from Exeter and arriving at Buchan House via Bristol Bus Station, Newhall Street, Buchanan Bus Station and Knockhall Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Peterhead?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Peterhead. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Inverurie via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 39m.

How far is it from Exeter to Peterhead?

The distance between Exeter and Peterhead is 692 miles. The road distance is 592.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Peterhead without a car is to train which takes 13h 39m and costs £340 - £490.

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

It takes approximately 13h 39m to get from Exeter to Peterhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Peterhead bus from?

Exeter to Peterhead bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Peterhead train from?

Exeter to Peterhead train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Peterhead?

The best way to get from Exeter to Peterhead is to train which takes 13h 39m and costs £340 - £490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £100 - £180 and takes 16h 47m.

Where does the Exeter to Peterhead bus arrive?

Exeter to Peterhead bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to Peterhead train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Exeter to Peterhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Peterhead is 593 miles. It takes approximately 10h 2m to drive from Exeter to Peterhead.

Where can I stay near Peterhead?

There are 161+ hotels available in Peterhead.

Exeter to Peterhead - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Exeter 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 Exeter St Davids to Aberdeentrain Plymouth - Aberdeen
13h 39m
£348–484
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus
16h 47m
£101–177
Drive 589.2 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Peterheadcar 589.2 mi
10h 2m
£144–207
Fly Exeter to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus, line 61 bus
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane EXT - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverurietrain
3. Take the bus from Town Hall to Park & Ridebus
4. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Buchan Housebus
9h 45m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus, line 61 bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BRS - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverurietrain
4. Take the bus from Town Hall to Park & Ridebus
5. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Buchan Housebus
8h 43m
Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
10h 2m
£145–398
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
9h 48m
£172–361
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Inverurietrain
9h 43m
£110–274
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus, line 61 bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LHR - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverurietrain
4. Take the bus from Town Hall to Park & Ridebus
5. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Buchan Housebus
9h 34m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
10h 45m
£124–300

Exeter (EXT) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) flights

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5h 48mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Exeter to Peterhead.

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Distance: 688.3 mi
Duration: 13h 39m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Aberdeen twice daily. Tickets cost £340–470 and the journey takes 10h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Buchan House via Bristol Bus Station, Newhall Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station, and Knockhall Road in around 16h 47m.

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