There are 6 ways to get from Fort William to Peterhead by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train via Aberdeen
best- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 2bus 919
- Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
7h 14m£61–117Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
7h 37m£25–34Train
- Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
9h 20m£102–227Drive 160.8 mi
- Drive from Fort William to Peterheadcar 160.8 mi
3h 20m£40–57Bus, train
- Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the train from Inverness to Inverurietrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
7h 25m£51–90Bus via Aberdeen
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 2bus 919
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Bridge of Don Park and Ridebus Ember
7h 58m£28–45
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort William to Peterhead is to bus which costs £25 - £35 and takes 7h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Fort William to Peterhead is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort William station to Peterhead. However, there are services departing from Fort William Bus Station and arriving at Buchan House via Inverness Union Street, Adelphi and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Peterhead. However, there are services departing from Fort William and arriving at Aberdeen via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
The distance between Fort William and Peterhead is 210 miles. The road distance is 161.7 miles.
The best way to get from Fort William to Peterhead without a car is to bus and train via Aberdeen which takes 7h 14m and costs £60 - £120.
It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Fort William to Peterhead, including transfers.
Fort William to Peterhead bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Fort William Bus Station.
Fort William to Peterhead train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
The best way to get from Fort William to Peterhead is to train which takes 9h 20m and costs £100 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £35 and takes 7h 37m.
What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Peterhead, Scotland?
You can take a train from Fort William to Buchan House via Glasgow Queen Street, Aberdeen, Union Square Bus Station, and Park & Ride in around 9h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fort William Bus Station to Buchan House via Inverness Union Street, Adelphi, and Park & Ride in around 7h 37m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Inverness to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–130
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Inverness to Inverurie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £12–24
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £12–24
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–17
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Bridge of Don Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
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More Questions & Answers
Fort William to Peterhead bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Fort William to Peterhead train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort William to Peterhead is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Fort William to Peterhead.
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