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

The cheapest way to get from Peterhead to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 4h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Peterhead to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Peterhead and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Peterhead to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Buchan House and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Park & Ride Stance 1 and Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Peterhead to Edinburgh?

The distance between Peterhead and Edinburgh is 163 miles. The road distance is 152.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Peterhead to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £40 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Peterhead to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Peterhead to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Train or bus from Peterhead to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Peterhead to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £40 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the Peterhead to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Peterhead to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Peterhead to Edinburgh is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Peterhead to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2863+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Peterhead to Edinburgh - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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 Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
4h 35m
£40–123
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk092 / ...
4h 52m
£23–36
Drive 151.9 mi
1. Drive from Peterhead to Edinburghcar 151.9 mi
2h 54m
£38–55
Train via Knockhall Road
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
5h 7m
£39–123
Bus via Aberdeen
1. Take the bus from Bridge of Don Park and Ride to George Streetbus Ember
5h 44m
£23–32

Peterhead to Edinburgh by bus and train

120Weekly Services

4h 35mAverage Duration

£40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 161.8 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverley every 2 hours. Tickets cost £55–110 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £13–23 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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