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

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Peterhead is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 8h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thurso to Peterhead is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Thurso and Peterhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to Peterhead. However, there are services departing from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland and arriving at Buchan House via Inverness Union Street, Adelphi and Park & Ride Stance 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.

How far is it from Thurso to Peterhead?

The distance between Thurso and Peterhead is 275 miles. The road distance is 213 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thurso to Peterhead without a car is to bus which takes 8h 56m and costs £35 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 8h 56m to get from Thurso to Peterhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Peterhead bus from?

Thurso to Peterhead bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station.

Train or bus from Thurso to Peterhead?

The best way to get from Thurso to Peterhead is to bus which takes 8h 56m and costs £35 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £120 - £220 and takes 8h 56m.

Where does the Thurso to Peterhead bus arrive?

Thurso to Peterhead bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Can I drive from Thurso to Peterhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Peterhead is 213 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Thurso to Peterhead.

Where can I stay near Peterhead?

There are 72+ hotels available in Peterhead.

Thurso to Peterhead - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Thurso to Peterhead by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
8h 56m
£36–50
Train
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
8h 56m
£121–217
Drive 211.8 mi
1. Drive from Thurso to Peterheadcar 211.8 mi
4h 36m
£52–75
Fly, bus, line 61 bus
1. Fly from Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane WIC - ABZ
2. Take the bus from Erroll Street to Park & Ride Stance 2bus
3. Take the bus from Park & Ride Stance 2 to Buchan Housebus
5h 33m
£521–728
Bus via Aberdeen
1. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Bridge of Don Park and Ridebus Ember
9h 14m
£50–68

Thurso to Peterhead by bus

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8h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 273.4 mi
Duration: 8h 56m

What companies run services between Thurso, Scotland and Peterhead, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Buchan House via Inverness Union Street, Adelphi, and Park & Ride Stance 2 in around 8h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thurso to Buchan House via Inverness, Aberdeen, Union Square Bus Station, and Park & Ride Stance 2 in around 8h 56m.

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