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

The cheapest way to get from Peterhead to Leith is to bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 4h 55m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Peterhead and Leith?

No, there is no direct bus from Peterhead to Leith 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 55m.

How far is it from Peterhead to Leith?

The distance between Peterhead and Leith is 163 miles. The road distance is 154.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Peterhead to Leith without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £40 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Peterhead to Leith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Peterhead to Leith bus from?

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

Train or bus from Peterhead to Leith?

The best way to get from Peterhead to Leith is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £40 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 4h 55m.

Where does the Peterhead to Leith bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Peterhead to Leith?

Yes, the driving distance between Peterhead to Leith is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Peterhead to Leith.

Where can I stay near Leith?

There are 1386+ hotels available in Leith.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Peterhead to Leith 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 27m
£40–123
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk092 / ...
4h 55m
£23–36
Drive 153.2 mi
1. Drive from Peterhead to Leithcar 153.2 mi
2h 56m
£38–55
Train via Knockhall Road
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
4h 59m
£39–123
Bus via Aberdeen
1. Take the bus from Bridge of Don Park and Ride to George Streetbus Ember
5h 44m
£23–32

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Peterhead to Leith.

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Distance: 161.8 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverley every 3 hours. Tickets cost £55–110 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £13–23 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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