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How to get fromCarlisle to Peterheadby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Carlisle to Peterhead by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Aberdeentrain train London Kings Cross - Aberdeen
    5h 46m
    £56–111

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Uk091
    7h 5m
    £37–55

  3. Drive  242.9 mi

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Peterheadcar car 242.9 mi
    4h 28m
    £61–88

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    6h 48m
    £122–274

  5. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen
    6h
    £74–142

  6. Bus via Galashiels

    1. Take the bus from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X95
    2. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus X62 / ...
    3. Take the bus from George Street to Bridge of Don Park and Ridebus bus
    10h 51m
    £41–56

  7. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane EDI - ABZ
    7h 47m
    £198–554

  8. Train to Newcastle, fly

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane NCL - ABZ
    9h
    £117–282

Carlisle to Peterhead by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration5h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 264.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Carlisle to Aberdeen 4 times a week. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 4h 1m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halston Hotel to Buchan House via Buchanan Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station, and Park & Ride in around 7h 5m.

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