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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Peterhead is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 5h 18m.

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 18m 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 48m and costs £85 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Sunderland to Peterhead, including transfers.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Peterhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Peterhead is 272 miles. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Sunderland to Peterhead.

Where can I stay near Peterhead?

There are 126+ hotels available in Peterhead.

Sunderland to Peterhead - 7 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 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 Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
3. Take the taxi from Aberdeen to Peterhead
5h 48m
£88–248
Drive 270 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sunderland to Peterhead270 mi
5h 18m
£67–97
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationM92
3. Take the taxi from Union Square Bus Station to Peterhead
7h
£85–137
Fly from Newcastle, taxi
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)NCL - ABZ
2. Take the taxi from Aberdeen-Airport-ABZ to Peterhead
6h 21m
£153–304
Train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to AberdeenLondon Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
8h 25m
£84–389
Train to Durham Tees Valley Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Thornaby
2. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MME - ABZ
3. Take the taxi from Aberdeen-Airport-ABZ to Peterhead
7h 51m
£204–338
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
3. Take the taxi from Aberdeen-Airport-ABZ to Peterhead
7h 41m
£182–393

Newcastle (NCL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) flights

44Weekly Planes

4h 35mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 295.5 mi
Duration: 5h 48m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newcastle to Aberdeen every 4 hours. Tickets cost £40–80 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Cross Country also services this route 3 times a week.

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