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How to get fromPeterhead to Carlisleby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Peterhead to Carlisle by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Carlisletrain train Aberdeen - London Kings Cross
    6h 25m
    £74–124

  2. Bus via Edinburgh

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bridge of Don Park and Ride to George Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Market Hallbus bus X95
    10h 44m
    £37–50

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk091
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 595 / ...
    7h 54m
    £44–84

  4. Drive  243.6 mi

    1. Drive from Peterhead to Carlislecar car 243.6 mi
    4h 27m
    £60–87

  5. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain train Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    6h 31m
    £79–164

Peterhead to Carlisle by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 262.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Aberdeen to Carlisle 6 times a week. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchan House to Bus Station via Park & Ride, Union Square Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 54m.

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