There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Peterhead by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
4h 14m£46–103Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk092 / ...
5h 22m£18–27Drive 151.8 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh Waverley to Peterheadcar 151.8 mi
2h 58m£37–54Train via Cupar
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
- Take the train from Cupar to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
5h 16m£58–103
Edinburgh Waverley to Peterhead by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Peterhead is to bus which costs £18 - £27 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Peterhead is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Waverley station to Peterhead. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Buchan House via Union Square Bus Station and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Waverley to Peterhead. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Aberdeen via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Edinburgh Waverley and Peterhead is 165 miles. The road distance is 152.7 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Peterhead without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £45 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Peterhead, including transfers.
Edinburgh Waverley to Peterhead bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh Waverley to Peterhead train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Peterhead is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £27 and takes 5h 22m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh Waverley, Scotland and Peterhead, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen every 2 hours. Tickets cost £50–100 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £14–23 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupar
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Cupar to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupar
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cupar to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh Waverley to Peterhead bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.
Edinburgh Waverley to Peterhead train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Waverley to Peterhead is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Edinburgh Waverley to Peterhead.
There are 162+ hotels available in Peterhead.