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 £50 - £140 and takes 10h 45m.

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 53m 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, Town Hall and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Peterhead?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Peterhead. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Inverurie via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.

How far is it from Preston to Peterhead?

The distance between Preston and Peterhead is 401 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 Glasgow which takes 9h 11m and costs £130 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 9h 11m 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.

Where do I catch the Preston to Peterhead train from?

Preston to Peterhead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Peterhead?

The best way to get from Preston to Peterhead is to train via Glasgow which takes 9h 11m and costs £130 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £140 and takes 10h 45m.

Where does the Preston to Peterhead bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Peterhead train arrive?

Preston to Peterhead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Preston to Peterhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Peterhead is 332 miles. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Preston to Peterhead.

Where can I stay near Peterhead?

There are 162+ hotels available in Peterhead.

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There are 7 ways to get from Preston to Peterhead by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverurietrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness
9h 11m
£135–245
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk091
10h 45m
£50–135
Drive 330.2 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Peterheadcar 330.2 mi
5h 53m
£81–116
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus, line 61 bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - 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 12m
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Aberdeentrain London Euston - Inverness
9h 16m
£114–179
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Inverurietrain
9h 12m
£138–308
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
9h 14m
£120–297

Preston to Peterhead by train, foot, and bus

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9h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 398.7 mi
Duration: 9h 11m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Buchan House via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Inverurie, Town Hall, and Park & Ride in around 9h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Buchan House via Buchanan Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen, Inverurie, Town Hall, and Park & Ride in around 10h 45m.

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