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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Peterhead is to bus which costs £50 - £95 and takes 11h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Peterhead is to drive which takes 5h 20m and costs £65 - £100.

How far is it from Sunderland to Peterhead?

The distance between Sunderland and Peterhead is 297 miles. The road distance is 271.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Peterhead without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 37m and costs £85 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Sunderland to Peterhead, including transfers.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Peterhead?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Peterhead is to train which takes 8h 25m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 11h 51m.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Peterhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Peterhead is 272 miles. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Sunderland to Peterhead.

Where can I stay near Peterhead?

There are 124+ hotels available in Peterhead.

Sunderland to Peterhead - 8 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Sunderland to Peterhead by train, taxi, 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, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the taxi from Aberdeen to Peterheadtaxi
5h 37m
£88–252
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Aberdeen Bus Stationbus Ukn11
11h 51m
£52–94
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from George Street to Bridge of Don Park & Ridebus E1
3. Take the taxi from Bridge of Don Park & Ride to Peterheadtaxi
7h 51m
Drive 270 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Peterheadcar 270 mi
5h 20m
£67–96
Fly from Newcastle, taxi
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane NCL - ABZ
2. Take the taxi from Aberdeen-Airport-ABZ to Peterheadtaxi
6h 26m
£158–304
Train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Aberdeentrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
8h 25m
£79–136
Train to Durham Tees Valley Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Middlesbroughtrain
2. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MME - ABZ
3. Take the taxi from Aberdeen-Airport-ABZ to Peterheadtaxi
8h 4m
£178–424
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the taxi from Aberdeen-Airport-ABZ to Peterheadtaxi
7h 25m
£177–407

Newcastle (NCL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) flights

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Map of how to get from Sunderland to Peterhead.

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Distance: 295.4 mi
Duration: 5h 37m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newcastle to Aberdeen 4 times a day. Tickets cost £40–80 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Cross Country also services this route once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Aberdeen Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost £10–40 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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