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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Peterhead is to bus which costs £28 - £65 and takes 9h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Peterhead is to drive which takes 5h 49m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Peterhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Peterhead. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Buchan House via Buchanan Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station and Park & Ride Stance 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

How far is it from Preston to Peterhead?

The distance between Preston and Peterhead is 354 miles. The road distance is 332.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Peterhead without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 7m and costs £45 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Preston to Peterhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Peterhead bus from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Peterhead?

The best way to get from Preston to Peterhead is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 7m and costs £45 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £65 and takes 9h 5m.

Where does the Preston to Peterhead bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Peterhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Peterhead is 332 miles. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Preston to Peterhead.

Where can I stay near Peterhead?

There are 124+ hotels available in Peterhead.

Preston to Peterhead - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Preston 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 via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Preston to HaymarketLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to AberdeenEdinburgh - Aberdeen
7h 7m
£49–287
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationUk091
9h 5m
£29–61
Drive 330.2 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Peterhead330.2 mi
5h 49m
£83–120
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus, line 61 bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Erroll Street to Park & Ride Stance 2
4. Take the bus from Park & Ride Stance 2 to Buchan House
6h 16m
£92–227
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to AberdeenLondon Euston - Inverness
7h 38m
£76–97
Bus via Coach Stn
1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Buchanan Bus Station181
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationM9
9h 34m
£47–89
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchange
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LBA - ABZ
9h 32m
£77–315
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
7h 23m
£106–296
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LPL - ABZ
8h 22m
£116–327

Preston to Peterhead by train and bus

90Weekly Services

7h 7mAverage Duration

£49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 351.9 mi
Duration: 7h 7m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Buchan House via Haymarket, Aberdeen, Union Square Bus Station, and Park & Ride Stance 2 in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Buchan House via Buchanan Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station, and Park & Ride Stance 2 in around 9h 5m.

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