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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, bus via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchan Housebus bus 61 / ...
    6h 2m
    £71–140

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchan Housebus bus 61 / ...
    7h 12m
    £35–54

  3. Drive  242.9 mi

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Peterheadcar car 242.9 mi
    4h 28m
    £60–87

  4. Train to Newcastle, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane NCL - ABZ
    3. Take the bus from Adelphi to Buchan Housebus bus
    9h 12m
    £115–280

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Aberdeentrain train London Euston - Inverness
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchan Housebus bus 61 / ...
    6h 11m
    £54–72

  6. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus X95
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Bridge of Don Park and Ridebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Broadfold Road to Buchan Housebus bus 61 / ...
    9h 41m
    £35–48

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    3. Take the bus from Adelphi to Buchan Housebus bus
    6h 48m
    £119–271

  8. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane EDI - ABZ
    3. Take the bus from Adelphi to Buchan Housebus bus
    8h 38m
    £85–302

Carlisle to Peterhead by train and bus

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration6h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 258.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Carlisle to Buchan House via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Square Bus Station in around 7h 12m.

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