There are 7 ways to get from Carlisle to Peterhead by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Carlisle to Aberdeentrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen
6h 10m£77–119Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus Ukn31
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk091
7h 33m£36–55Drive 242.9 mi
- Drive from Carlisle to Peterheadcar 242.9 mi
4h 28m£60–87Train to Manchester Airport, fly
- Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
7h 15m£124–289Train via Edinburgh
- Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
6h 25m£79–163Bus via Edinburgh
- Take the bus from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X95
- Take the bus from George Street to Bridge of Don Park and Ridebus Ember
10h 34m£37–50Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
- Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane EDI - ABZ
8h 18m£118–350
Carlisle to Peterhead by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Peterhead is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 7h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Peterhead is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Peterhead. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Buchan House via Buchanan Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Peterhead. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Aberdeen via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Carlisle and Peterhead is 266 miles. The road distance is 244.3 miles.
The best way to get from Carlisle to Peterhead without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs £75 - £120.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Carlisle to Peterhead, including transfers.
Carlisle to Peterhead bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Peterhead train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Carlisle station.
The best way to get from Carlisle to Peterhead is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 7h 33m.
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 £80–120 and the journey takes 4h 1m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlisle to Buchan House via Buchanan Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station, and Park & Ride in around 7h 33m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–220
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Aberdeen Airport via Kirkwall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £150–480
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Aberdeen Airport via Lerwick
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £180–550
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Aberdeen Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £160–490
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Aberdeen Airport via Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £200–600
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Aberdeen Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £190–550
Train from Carlisle to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £80–120
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Carlisle to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Carlisle to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Carlisle to Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Carlisle to Peterhead bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.
Carlisle to Peterhead train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Aberdeen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Peterhead is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Carlisle to Peterhead.
There are 160+ hotels available in Peterhead.







