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 £30 - £60 and takes 8h 33m.

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 21m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Peterhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Peterhead. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Buchan House via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Peterhead?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Peterhead. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Aberdeen via Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Peterhead?

The distance between Sunderland and Peterhead is 301 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 via Edinburgh which takes 6h 52m and costs £65 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Sunderland to Peterhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Peterhead bus from?

Sunderland to Peterhead bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Peterhead train from?

Sunderland to Peterhead train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Peterhead?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Peterhead is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 52m and costs £65 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 33m.

Where does the Sunderland to Peterhead bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sunderland to Peterhead train arrive?

Sunderland to Peterhead train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Peterhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Peterhead is 272 miles. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Sunderland to Peterhead.

Where can I stay near Peterhead?

There are 163+ hotels available in Peterhead.

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

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
6h 52m
£65–176
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk092 / ...
8h 33m
£32–57
Drive 270 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Peterheadcar 270 mi
5h 21m
£67–97
Bus to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane NCL - ABZ
6h 34m
Train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Aberdeentrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
7h 16m
£93–179
Train #2
1. Take the train from Morpeth to Aberdeentrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
7h 55m
£110–174
Train to Durham Tees Valley Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Thornabytrain
2. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MME - ABZ
9h 7m
£121–636

Sunderland to Peterhead by train and bus

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Distance: 298.9 mi
Duration: 6h 52m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Buchan House via Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, Union Square Bus Station, and Park & Ride in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Buchan House via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station, and Park & Ride in around 8h 33m.

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