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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Peterhead is to bus which costs £60 - £130 and takes 17h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Peterhead is to train and fly and bus and line 61 bus which takes 6h 21m and costs £100 - £360.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Peterhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Peterhead. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Buchan House via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride, London Victoria, Union Square Bus Station and Park & Ride Stance 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 57m.

How far is it from Reading to Peterhead?

The distance between Reading and Peterhead is 498 miles. The road distance is 532.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Peterhead without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 11h 57m and costs £110 - £650.

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Reading to Peterhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Peterhead bus from?

Reading to Peterhead bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.

Train or bus from Reading to Peterhead?

The best way to get from Reading to Peterhead is to train via Edinburgh which takes 11h 57m and costs £110 - £650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £130 and takes 17h 57m.

Where does the Reading to Peterhead bus arrive?

Reading to Peterhead bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Reading to Peterhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Peterhead is 532 miles. It takes approximately 9h 19m to drive from Reading to Peterhead.

Where can I stay near Peterhead?

There are 124+ hotels available in Peterhead.

Reading to Peterhead - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and line 61 bus

There are 11 ways to get from Reading to Peterhead by train, plane, 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 to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus, line 61 bus
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LHR - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Adelphi to Park & Ride Stance 2
4. Take the bus from Park & Ride Stance 2 to Buchan House
6h 21m
£106–353
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to London VictoriaUk049 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus StationUkn11
17h 57m
£61–121
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
11h 57m
£119–623
Drive 529.3 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Peterhead529.3 mi
9h 19m
£133–192
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LGW - ABZ
6h 52m
£76–274
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
6h 34m
£122–318
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus, line 61 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BRS - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Adelphi to Park & Ride Stance 2
4. Take the bus from Park & Ride Stance 2 to Buchan House
6h 55m
£129–428
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus, line 61 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LTN - ABZ
4. Take the bus from Adelphi to Park & Ride Stance 2
5. Take the bus from Park & Ride Stance 2 to Buchan House
6h 53m
£81–289
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
9h 6m
£118–479
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New StreetBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to AberdeenExeter St Davids - Aberdeen / ...
12h 27m
£133–603
Bus via Newcastle upon Tyne
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
3. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Aberdeen Bus Station
18h 33m
£76–142

Reading to Peterhead by train and bus

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11h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 495.1 mi
Duration: 6h 21m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Buchan House via Birmingham New Street, Haymarket, Aberdeen, Union Square Bus Station, and Park & Ride Stance 2 in around 11h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Buchan House via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride, London Victoria, Union Square Bus Station, and Park & Ride Stance 2 in around 17h 57m.

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