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

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Peterhead is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 35m.

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 35m and costs £50 - £75.

How far is it from Thurso to Peterhead?

The distance between Thurso and Peterhead is 274 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 train and taxi which takes 6h 49m and costs £110 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Thurso to Peterhead, including transfers.

Can I drive from Thurso to Peterhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Peterhead is 213 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Thurso to Peterhead.

Where can I stay near Peterhead?

There are 124+ hotels available in Peterhead.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Thurso to Peterhead by train, taxi, bus, car, ferry, 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 Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Inverurietrain
3. Take the taxi from Inverurie to Peterheadtaxi
6h 49m
£118–170
Drive 211.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Thurso to Peterheadcar 211.8 mi
4h 35m
£52–76
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the train from Inverness to Inverurietrain
7h 48m
£94–137
Ferry, fly, taxi
1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane KOI - ABZ
3. Take the taxi from Aberdeen-Airport-ABZ to Peterheadtaxi
6h 46m
£202–439
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Reidhaven Squarebus E7
8h 51m

Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) flights

14Weekly Planes

1h 6mAverage Duration

£102Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Thurso to Peterhead.

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Distance: 272.1 mi
Duration: 6h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Bank of Scotland to Peterhead via Bus Station Stance 3, Union Street, Reidhaven Square, The Square, Town Hall, and Park & Ride Stance 3 in around 8h 51m.

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